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Contributory Retirement Appeal Board (CRAB)

Appeals of DALA retirement decisions are heard by CRAB. These decisions are published below pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 32, § 16(4).
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CRAB Decisions 2025

Open PDF file, 204.54 KB,  Dudley v. Leominster Ret. Bd., CR-18-0627, CR-19-0039 (CRAB) (English, PDF 204.54 KB)

Regular compensation; not recurrent or repeated; not guaranteed or definite

Open PDF file, 154.01 KB,  Hicks v. SBR, CR-21-0254 (CRAB) (English, PDF 154.01 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Poirier v. New Bedford Ret. Bd, 18-0075 (CRAB)  

Accidental disability retirement, remand to medical panel, incorrect legal standard

CRAB Decisions 2024

Open PDF file, 179.68 KB,  Banks v. SBR, 24-0068 (CRAB) (English, PDF 179.68 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 1.95 MB,  Brien v. SBR, 23-0126 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.95 MB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 276.91 KB,  Carlson v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0193 (CRAB) (English, PDF 276.91 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 293 KB,  Chu v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0016 (CRAB) (English, PDF 293 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 268.64 KB,  Conlin v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0030 (CRAB) (English, PDF 268.64 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 199.9 KB,  Delsolio v. SBR, 22-0192 (CRAB) (English, PDF 199.9 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 5.11 MB,  Desrosiers v. Worceseter Reg. Ret. Sys, 18-0596 (CRAB) (English, PDF 5.11 MB)

Regular compensation, discretionary grant payments

Open PDF file, 1.54 MB,  Dibaro v. SBR, 23-0279 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.54 MB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 264.65 KB,  Do Nguyen v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0042 (CRAB) (English, PDF 264.65 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 1.48 MB,  Drake v. MTRS, 23-0119 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.48 MB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 171.09 KB,  Dwyer v. MTRS, CR-23-0459 (2) (CRAB) (English, PDF 171.09 KB)

Interlocutory appeal, final and binding decision, dismissed

Open PDF file, 1.21 MB,  Eduardo v. Boston Ret Sys, 17-892 & 944 (English, PDF 1.21 MB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 144.54 KB,  Florentine v. SBR, CR-21-0236 (CRAB) (English, PDF 144.54 KB)

Failure to prosecute appeal, dismissal

Open PDF file, 1.83 MB,  Fonseca v. MTRS, 12-164 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.83 MB)

Regular compensation, additional services, core duties

Open PDF file, 273.38 KB,  Franty v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0043 (CRAB) (English, PDF 273.38 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 148.15 KB,  Galofaro v MCRS & PERAC, 21-0207 (CRAB) (English, PDF 148.15 KB)

Failure to prosecute appeal, dismissal

Open PDF file, 1.25 MB,  Griffin v. SBR, 20-0207 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.25 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, prima facie case, medical panel (AFFIRMED)

Open PDF file, 626.94 KB,  Griffin v. SBR, 20-0390 (CRAB) (English, PDF 626.94 KB)

Mootness.

Open PDF file, 266.49 KB,  Hall v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 21-0124 (CRAB) (English, PDF 266.49 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 146.34 KB,  Hamm v. SBR, 17-0886 (CRAB) (English, PDF 146.34 KB)

Accidental disability, negative panel, legal standard

Open PDF file, 230.9 KB,  Khan v. SBR, 14-524 (CRAB) (English, PDF 230.9 KB)

Statute of limitations; excess earning; recoupment

Open PDF file, 233.81 KB,  Kidd v. SBR, 21-0313 (CRAB) (English, PDF 233.81 KB)

Withdrawal of objections; no jurisdiction over constitutional questions

Open PDF file, 3.3 MB,  Larose v. State Bd of Ret, 20-0357 (CRAB) (English, PDF 3.3 MB)

Group 2 classification; Physician Assistant (Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital)

Open PDF file, 188.93 KB,  Marytza v SBR, 13-598 (CRAB) (English, PDF 188.93 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, emotional disability, workplace disagreements

Open PDF file, 1.25 MB,  Mercadante v. SBR, CR-17-887 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.25 MB)

Accidental disability, negative panel, pertinent information

Open PDF file, 166.64 KB,  Metro v. Newton Ret. Bd, CR-20-0237 (CRAB) (English, PDF 166.64 KB)

Failure to prosecute appeal, dismissal

Open PDF file, 269.86 KB,  Moreno v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0105 (CRAB) (English, PDF 269.86 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 412.79 KB,  MTRS v. Clinton Ret. Bd, 18-0438 (CRAB) (English, PDF 412.79 KB)

Jurisdiction; payments of funds between systems, G.L. c. 32 sec 3(8)(c); statute of limitations

Open PDF file, 113.4 KB,  MTRS v. Clinton Ret. Bd, 18-0438 (CRAB)(Order on Mtn to Stay) (English, PDF 113.4 KB)

Final decision issued; no authority to stay matter

Open PDF file, 412.79 KB,  MTRS v. Stoneham Ret. Bd., 18-0324 (CRAB) (English, PDF 412.79 KB)

Jurisdiction; payments of funds between systems, G.L. c. 32 sec 3(8)(c); statute of limitations

Open PDF file, 106.74 KB,  MTRS v. Stoneham Ret. Bd., 18-0324 (CRAB) (Order on Mtn to Stay) (English, PDF 106.74 KB)

Final decision issued; no authority to stay matter

Open PDF file, 222.3 KB,  MTRS v. Waltham Ret. Bd., 18-0307 (CRAB) (English, PDF 222.3 KB)

Jurisdiction; payments of funds between systems, G.L. c. 32 sec 3(8)(c); statute of limitations

Open PDF file, 107.77 KB,  MTRS v. Waltham Ret. Bd., 18-0307 (CRAB) (Order on Mtn to Stay) (English, PDF 107.77 KB)

Final decision issued; no authority to stay matter

Open PDF file, 354.01 KB,  Mulvey v. Chicopee Ret. Bd., CR-16-055 (CRAB) (English, PDF 354.01 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, denial of proper medical panel, remand

Open PDF file, 205.86 KB,  Murphy, M. v. SBR, CR-17-1021(CRAB) (English, PDF 205.86 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, injured "while in the performance of duties"

Open PDF file, 273.78 KB,  MWRA v. PERAC, 19-320 (CRAB) (English, PDF 273.78 KB)

Effective date of retirement; options cannot be changed after retirement

Open PDF file, 739.73 KB,  Pellin v. FRRB, 16-0125 (CRAB) (English, PDF 739.73 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause, unable to perform the duties of one's job

Open PDF file, 318.7 KB,  Pereira v. New Bedford Ret Bd, 16-450 (CRAB) (English, PDF 318.7 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, hazard, common and necessary conditions

Open PDF file, 316.51 KB,  Price v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0029 (CRAB) (English, PDF 316.51 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 160.2 KB,  Quinn v. MTRS, CR-21-0098 (CRAB) (English, PDF 160.2 KB)

Failure to prosecute appeal, dismissal

Open PDF file, 318.87 KB,  Rivera v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0173 (CRAB) (English, PDF 318.87 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 308.74 KB,  Roussin v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0028 (CRAB) (English, PDF 308.74 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 250.54 KB,  Sands v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0924 (CRAB) (English, PDF 250.54 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 1.32 MB,  Shea v. MRB, CR-14-0185 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.32 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, PTSD, proximate cause, gradual deterioration

Open PDF file, 173.97 KB,  Simonds v. MTRS, 23-0140 (2) (CRAB) (English, PDF 173.97 KB)

Interlocutory appeal, final and binding decision, dismissed

Open PDF file, 310.86 KB,  Simonelli v. Malden Ret. Bd., CR-16-224 (CRAB) (English, PDF 310.86 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, during performance of duties, all pertinent facts

Open PDF file, 325.67 KB,  Sorrentino v. SBR, 19-0118 (CRAB) (English, PDF 325.67 KB)

Re-entry into state service, instrumentality of the state, bias and recusal

Open PDF file, 230.68 KB,  St. Laurent v. SBR, CR-22-0279 (English, PDF 230.68 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 170.8 KB,  Times v. SBR, CR-21-0290 (CRAB) (English, PDF 170.8 KB)

Failure to prosecute appeal, dismissal

Open PDF file, 259.28 KB,  Tomaszewski v. SBR, CR-16-0431 (CRAB) (English, PDF 259.28 KB)

Group 2 classification, regular and major duties, Campus Police Officer (Worcester Recovery)

Open PDF file, 316.16 KB,  Venditti v. Bos. Ret. Sys., 23-0419 (CRAB) (English, PDF 316.16 KB)

Retirement plus; ineligible; missed statutory enrollment deadline

Open PDF file, 1.63 MB,  Young v. Boston Ret. Sys, 19-0024 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.63 MB)

Creditable service, employed by governmental unit, educational collaboratives, 03 accounts

Open PDF file, 212.61 KB,  Young v. Boston Ret. Sys, 19-0024 (CRAB) (Order on Mtn to Reconsider) (English, PDF 212.61 KB)

Creditable service, employed by governmental unit, educational collaboratives, 03 accounts

CRAB Decisions 2023

Open PDF file, 250.7 KB,  Barbosa v. MCRB, CR-15-501 (CRAB) (English, PDF 250.7 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, able to perform essential job duties, not proximate cause of disability

Open PDF file, 6.38 MB,  Benoit v. ERB, 14-0821 (CRAB) (English, PDF 6.38 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, heart law presumption inoperative, no prima facie showing

Open PDF file, 242.61 KB,  Briggs v. WRRS, CR-20-384 (CRAB) (English, PDF 242.61 KB)

Prior creditable service; call firefighter; local rules and board regulations

Open PDF file, 254.17 KB,  Desautel v. SBR, CR-18-0080 (CRAB) (English, PDF 254.17 KB)

Group 2, care for individuals with developmental disabilities, actual duties

Open PDF file, 244.86 KB,  Downey v MCRS, CR-15-550 (CRAB) (English, PDF 244.86 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, heart law presumption rebutted, not disabled last day of work

Open PDF file, 836.51 KB,  Gale v. SBR, CR-13-205 (CRAB) (English, PDF 836.51 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, event or series of events, hazard

Open PDF file, 244.99 KB,  Hallen v. WRB, CR-14-572 (CRAB) (English, PDF 244.99 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, pertinent facts, proper standard

Open PDF file, 259.08 KB,  Hardoon v. SBR, CR-13-071 (CRAB) (English, PDF 259.08 KB)

Retroactive retirement date, no fiduciary duty, no equitable powers

Open PDF file, 939.65 KB,  Jackson v. SBR, 14-0294 (CRAB) (English, PDF 939.65 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, convene medical panel, prima facie evidence

Open PDF file, 212.03 KB,  Kelly v BRB, CR-13-202 (CRAB) (English, PDF 212.03 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, heart law presumption, not disabled last day of work

Open PDF file, 222.94 KB,  Marley v. MTRS, CR-20-0103 (CRAB) (English, PDF 222.94 KB)

Creditable service, work in charter schools, control by school

Open PDF file, 216.07 KB,  Mystic Valley Regional School v. SBR, CR-20-0243 (CRAB) (English, PDF 216.07 KB)

Non-teaching employee of charter school ineligible for membership in retirement system.

Open PDF file, 240.69 KB,  O'Brien v. MTRS, CR-18-0630 (CRAB) (English, PDF 240.69 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 202.53 KB,  Oxford v. LRB, CR-18-0005 (CRAB) (English, PDF 202.53 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 198.92 KB,  Palermo v. SBR, CR-19-0360 (CRAB) (English, PDF 198.92 KB)

Untimely appeal; lack of jurisdiction

Open PDF file, 249.22 KB,  Pananos v. MTRS, CR-16-527 (CRAB) (English, PDF 249.22 KB)

Forfeited retirement benefits, conviction for criminal offense involving laws governing position

Open PDF file, 251.68 KB,  PERAC v. Barnstable Cty. Ret. Bd. & Parkka, CR-17-394 & 21-0155 (CRAB) (English, PDF 251.68 KB)

No excess earnings (G.L. c. 32 sec 91A)

Open PDF file, 286.26 KB,  Pereira v. SBR & FRRS, CR-16-558 (CRAB) (English, PDF 286.26 KB)

Member of two retirement systems, year-for-a-day rule, no interference with expectations

Open PDF file, 219.89 KB,  Perez v. MTRS, CR-15-155 (CRAB) (English, PDF 219.89 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, not disabled on last day of work

Open PDF file, 183.83 KB,  Perry and Murphy v. Plymouth County Ret. Ass, CR-20-132 & 133 (CRAB) (English, PDF 183.83 KB)

Failure to prosecute appeal, dismissal

Open PDF file, 262.85 KB,  Popp v. SBR, 17-848 (CRAB) (English, PDF 262.85 KB)

Group 2 classification, primary diagnosis that "drives the patients' care", LPN II

Open PDF file, 278.85 KB,  R. Willette & M. Heuston v. Somerville Ret. Bd., CR-20-282 & 20-381 (CRAB) (English, PDF 278.85 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, exception for salary amounts specific by law

Open PDF file, 983.11 KB,  Sanko v. WRRB, CR-12-659 (CRAB) (English, PDF 983.11 KB)

accidental disability retirement, no serious or willful misconduct, injury while in performance of work duties

Open PDF file, 260.3 KB,  Sibley v. FRRB, CR-15-054 (CRAB) (English, PDF 260.3 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, notice (G.L. c. 32 sec. 7), no prima facie evidence for medical panel

Open PDF file, 312.16 KB,  Siddle v. MTRS, CR-16-0385 (CRAB) (English, PDF 312.16 KB)

Engaged in "teaching pupils" means academic and/or vocational instruction

Open PDF file, 254.82 KB,  Stanton v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-18-399 (CRAB) (English, PDF 254.82 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, employee vested before the anti-spiking provision’s enactment.

Open PDF file, 356.51 KB,  Strong v. WRRS, CR-15-597 (CRAB) (English, PDF 356.51 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proper medical panel, injury did not aggravate pre-existing injury

Open PDF file, 216.14 KB,  Welsh v. Worcester Regional Retirement System, CR-20-0396 (CRAB) (English, PDF 216.14 KB)

Prior creditable service; call firefighter; local rules and board regulations

Open PDF file, 252.05 KB,  White v. Somerville Ret. Bd., CR-22-0095 (CRAB) (English, PDF 252.05 KB)

Anti-spiking provision, exception for salary amounts specific by law

Open PDF file, 910.27 KB,  Williams v. PRB, CR-15-461 (CRAB) (English, PDF 910.27 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, proximate cause

CRAB Decisions Pre-2023 (Select)

Open PDF file, 1.65 MB,  Ciavola v. Lowell Ret. Bd., CR-13-380 (CRAB) (English, PDF 1.65 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, notice, PTSD based on work reprimand not basis for claim

Open PDF file, 2.44 MB,  Hanover v. State Bd. of Ret., CR-12-575 (CRAB) (English, PDF 2.44 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, negative panel, legal standard

Open PDF file, 279.9 KB,  Hogan v. MTRS, CR-15-567 (CRAB) (English, PDF 279.9 KB)

Engaged in "teaching pupils" means academic and/or vocational instruction

Open PDF file, 3.02 MB,  Kane v. WRRB, CR-14-052 (CRAB)(Decision on Motion to Reconsider) (English, PDF 3.02 MB)

Accidental disability retirement, unable to perform essential duties, reason for leaving employment

Open PDF file, 7.33 MB,  Lukasik v. MTRS, CR-15-688 (CRAB) (English, PDF 7.33 MB)

Engaged in "teaching pupils" means academic and/or vocational instruction

Open PDF file, 52.6 KB,  Nasuti v Saugus Ret. Bd., CR-93-491 (CRAB) (English, PDF 52.6 KB)

Accidental disability retirement, involuntary application, voluntary application

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