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Work-Related Stress, Anxiety & PTSD: Winning a Mental-Health Workers' Comp Claim in NY

Work-Related Stress, Anxiety & PTSD: Winning a Mental-Health Workers' Comp Claim in NY by Keetick L. Sanchez Work-related mental health conditions affect workers across Queens and throughout New York, and the workers’ compensation system now recognizes these injuries as valid claims. A Queens workers’ compensation lawyer helps employees navigate New York workers’ compensation law when psychological injuries arise from the workplace. Mental health workers’ compensation claims often involve work-related stress, anxiety, PTSD, or depression caused by traumatic events, cumulative pressure, or hostile work environments. K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. 37-06 82nd St #304, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, United States (646) 701-7990 https://accidentlawyer-queens.com/wor... https://www.google.com/maps?cid=27296... New York’s workers’ compensation system changed significantly with the passage of S.6635/A.5745, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul and effective January 01, 2025. This law expanded access to mental-health workers’ comp claims and created parity between physical injuries and psychological injuries. Workers across industries, including construction workers, healthcare professionals, office workers, retail employees, delivery drivers, hospitality workers, and first responders, may now pursue workers’ compensation claims for mental injuries linked to their jobs. A central concept under the updated law is extraordinary work-related stress. The Workers’ Compensation Board evaluates whether a worker’s mental injury resulted from stress that exceeds ordinary job pressures. Administrative law judges review medical documentation, witness testimony, and employment records to determine whether a psychological injury qualifies. Claims no longer require comparisons to coworkers in similar roles, allowing each case to stand on its own facts. Mental-mental workers’ compensation claims involve psychological injuries without a physical injury. These claims may include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after a robbery, Generalized Anxiety Disorder caused by workplace bullying, or Major Depressive Disorder stemming from prolonged hostile conditions. Physical-mental workers’ compensation claims arise when a mental health condition develops after a physical injury, such as depression following a serious workplace accident. Both claim types require detailed medical evidence and clear causation. Medical documentation forms the foundation of any successful workers’ compensation claim involving mental health. A WCB-authorized physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist must diagnose the condition and prepare a causation report linking the injury to the workplace. Insurance carriers often challenge these claims, making the Independent Medical Examination a critical stage in the process. Preparation ensures the worker presents consistent, factual information supported by medical records. Approved workers’ compensation benefits provide access to necessary medical care, including therapy, psychiatric treatment, medication, and hospitalization when required. Lost wage benefits, also known as indemnity benefits, help replace income when a worker cannot perform job duties due to a psychological injury. Permanent disability benefits may apply when mental health limitations affect long-term earning capacity, with evaluations based on work history, education, and functional ability. K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. represents injured workers throughout Queens and New York City. Keetick L. Sanchez, Esq., a Queens workers’ compensation attorney, assists clients with workers’ compensation claims involving anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other psychological injuries. A Queens workers’ compensation lawyer helps workers pursue medical benefits, lost wage benefits, and permanent disability benefits while guiding them through the Workers’ Compensation Board process under New York law. How much is a PTSD workers' comp settlement? How much compensation for stress and anxiety? How much can I sue for emotional distress in NY? What is the new PTSD law?