Ventura v. Gotham Per Diem, Inc.

Rose, J. Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed August 15, 2003, which ruled that claimant did not sustain a causally related injury and denied her claim for workers’ compensation benefits.

Claimant, a home health aide, injured her neck and back while lifting a patient. She filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, which was controverted by her employer. Hearings were thereafter conducted and the testimony of claimant was scheduled. However, because claimant’s attorney was unable to attend the hearing, claimant’s deposition was taken instead. Upon considering…