Conlon v. Murphy

This is a proceeding pursuant to article 78 of the CPLR. The facts are not in dispute. The petitioner was a patrolman in the Police Department, appointed on February 1,1947. On May 6,1963, he was injured while oh duty, hospitalized and then placed on light duty at various times. On April 29, 1964, petitioner applied for disability retirement pursuant to sections B18-11.0 to B18-55.0 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York.

The Medical Board consists of three physicians whose duty it was to make “ investigation of all statements and certificates ” of the applicant, to determine…