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Lyme-Disease Disabilities Recognized

In an opinion by Justice Peters, the Third Department upheld the determination of the Workers’ Compensation Board that the claimant, who was bitten by a tick, had established a claim for Lyme disease and was entitled to compensation for “motor neuron disease, as well as consequential anxiety and stress disorder.”  In the Matter of Bailey v Ben Ciccone, Inc., et al, 515309, 3rd Dept. 3-14-13

 

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