Claim of Mott v. ITT Industries

Mercure, J.P

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed September 9, 2008, which ruled that claimant’s application for workers’ compensation benefits was time-barred.

Claimant, who performed clerical duties for the employer for over 27 years, was diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in 2006 and applied for workers’ compensation benefits. Following hearings, a Workers’ Compensation Law Judge disallowed the claim as time-barred pursuant to Workers’ Compensation Law § 28. On review, the Workers’ Compensation Board affirmed, prompting claimant to appeal.

We reverse.…