Connell v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

Claimant sustained a compensable injury to his back, hip and ankle in 2001 that was ultimately found to be a permanent partial disability. In October 2002, claimant returned to work after back' surgery, restricted to light duty with limited lifting. *1056Claimant went out of work again in October 2003 and was cleared to return to light duty one month later. At approximately the same time, however, claimant notified the employer he was retiring, effective February 2004. A Workers’ Compensation Law Judge found that claimant voluntarily retired from the labor market for reasons not related to his…