Michicich v. Curtains

Kane, J. P.

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed July 24, 1986.

Claimant contends he sustained an injury to his foot on April 20, 1979 in the course of his employment which, due to an underlying diabetic condition, resulted in the partial amputation of that foot. A claim for compensation was filed with the Workers’ Compensation Board on September 16, 1981 more than two years after the alleged injury, but dated April 13, 1981. It is claimant’s contention that the original claim was mailed on April 16, 1981 but not received by the Board’s *689Case Assembly Unit. In support…