New York State Workers Compensation Board

06/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/03/2026 14:31

06/03/2026 - Process reminder: Amending Board decisions for typographical or other minor errors announcement - distributed via GovDelivery email

In December 2025, the Board updated the process for addressing minor or typographical errors in Board decisions, removing the need to email the district's Senior Law Judge or file a Request for Further Action (Form RFA-1LC or RFA-2) or Application for Board Review (Form RB-89). This message provides some additional clarifications and resources related to the updated process.

When a minor or typographical error in a decision is identified and evident upon review of the hearing record, the party who identifies the error:

Important clarifications

Form C-763.8 should only be used for minor corrections to Board decisions finalized by written agreement (EC-18, EC-18R, EC-23, EC-23R, EC-32.3, or Notice of Stipulated Decision). Note that EC-18 was not listed in the original announcement of this process update, but is referenced on Form C-763.8.

Examples of minor or typographical errors include mistyped dates, incorrect rate designations, or failure to notate material findings in the written decision.

Form C-763.8 should not be used to:

Questions?

Please contact the Office of General Counsel at [email protected].

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