Matter of Riescher v. Central Hudson Gas Electric

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed April 18, 2014, which apportioned the increase in the schedule loss of use award for claimant’s left leg between Alliance National Insurance Co. and Travelers Indemnity Company of America.

Claimant suffered two injuries to his left knee while he was employed as a lineman for the employer, a utility company, and filed claims for workers’ compensation benefits with respect to each. The first injury occurred in 1999 and eventually resulted in claimant obtaining a schedule loss of use award for his left leg of 30% (WCB case No.…