Claim of Robinson v. Holiday Showcase Restaurants, Inc.

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed August 8, 2006, which, among other things, determined that Workers’ Compensation Law § 25-a is inapplicable.

In July 1995, claimant sustained injuries to her left knee during the course of her employment. She filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, which was later amended to include reflex sympathetic dystrophy (hereinafter RSD). Claimant’s average weekly wage was set at $188.41 and awards were made from the accident date and to continue. A May 7, 1999 decision awarded $83.74 per week of reduced earnings, with a…