the Claim of Jimerson v. New York City Police Department

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed May 12, 2008, which ruled, among other things, that claimant voluntarily removed herself from the labor market.

Claimant was employed as a senior administrative aide by the New York City Police Department. In May 2002, claimant applied for workers’ compensation benefits claiming injuries to her hands, neck and back due to repetitive movement associated with her employment. A work-related injury to the neck and back was ultimately established, which was later amended to include bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and she was awarded…