About

Claim Denial Guide is a plain-language resource for the moment a New York workers’ compensation claim goes wrong — a denial letter arrives, the insurance carrier controverts the case, or a closed claim needs to be reopened. We explain, in everyday terms, why these things happen and how the appeal process actually works.

What we cover

• Why New York comp claims get denied or controverted — and how to read the notice.
• The RB-89 appeal and Workers’ Compensation Board review.
• Reopening a closed or stale claim.
• The evidence and deadlines that decide these disputes.

What we are — and what we are not

Claim Denial Guide is an independent educational resource. We are not a law firm, we do not give legal advice, and we do not file claims or represent anyone. Reading this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. We stay on the denial-and-appeal side of New York workers’ comp and leave initial filing, benefit math, and hearing tactics to other resources.

How we keep it accurate

Everything here is written for New York specifically and grounded in the Workers’ Compensation Board’s own rules, forms, and timelines. The law changes, so we review and update our guides — but a web page can never replace advice about your own situation.

Think your denial was wrong?

Because we are not a law firm, we cannot evaluate your claim ourselves. If you would like a lawyer to look at it, the free review below connects you with an independent, licensed New York workers’ compensation attorney — at no cost and no obligation.