Appellate Division, Second Department · September 16, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05309
Matter of McCracken v Whinnery
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05309
Holding The court modified the lower court’s judgment by deleting the provision directing retroactive benefits, affirming the annulment of the Board’s denial, and remitting the matter for new medical findings. The Medical Board failed to adequately explain its reasoning regarding the petitioner’s ability to perform specific job duties, and the record remained unclear on whether he was permanently incapacitated.
The court’s words
the Medical Board failed to adequately explain the reasoning for its determination in light of the job description
2026 NY Slip Op 05309, at the official text
the record remains unclear as to whether the petitioner's injuries rendered him disabled from performing his actual job duties
2026 NY Slip Op 05309, at the official text
the Supreme Court should have remanded the matter for new medical findings and reports by the Medical Board
2026 NY Slip Op 05309, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 16, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05309 |
| Area of law | Administrative Law |
| Week | Week ending September 19, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05309 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 538 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of McCracken v Whinnery, 2026 NY Slip Op 05309 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 16, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05309/
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