Claim of Barbuto v. Albany County Sheriff's Department

—Spain, J.

Appeals (1) from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed August 31, 2001, which ruled that claimant had voluntarily withdrawn from the labor market, and (2) from an amended decision of said Board, filed September 11, 2001, which reduced claimant’s award of counsel fees.

In February 1998, after passing a civil service examination, claimant was appointed to the position of deputy sheriff with the employer. As part of her appointment and in order to obtain permanent status, claimant was required to complete training at the police academy. On April 30, 1998, while…