Gardner v. Worcester Regional Retirement Board

Tucker, Richard T., J.

This is a G.L.c. 30A appeal challenging the decision of the Contributory Retirement Appeals Board (CRAB) that plaintiff J ames Gardner is not entitled to accidental disability benefits *515pursuant to G.L.c. 32, §7. The plaintiff contends that the decision of CRAB was erroneous and not supported by substantial evidence. After review of the full administrative record in light of the standards applicable under G.L.c. 30A, §14(7), the court concludes that the decision of CRAB must be affirmed.

The central issue in this matter is whether Lt. James Gardner of the Hopedale Police…