Crowley v. Thompson

Some uncertainty arose as to the precise issue to be decided ¡by me at Trial Term. A retired city fireman brought a proceeding under article 78 to rescind the denial by the Trustees of the Fire Department Pension Fund One-B of his application for a larger pension than he was receiving (Administrative Code of City of New York, art. 1-B, § B19-7.54 et seq.). His claim was that a defect of vision resulting in his disability was caused by an injury suffered while on duty. The Medical Board decided that the disability was not “service-connected” and the trustees agreed with the Medical Board. Upon…