Filing your claim just got easier — and Comp Buddy got a lot smarter. • File your C-3 claim form in the app. A guided, card-by-card wizard walks you through every question, then produces a signed, ready-to-file claim form and sends it to the New York State Workers' Compensation Board. • Your Road to Recovery. Answer a few questions and get a personalized roadmap for a case like yours — the likely path ahead and the next thing on your list, with help on every step. • Ask Comp Buddy is smarter. Answers are now grounded in attorney-vetted New York State Workers' Compensation facts, and you can upload a photo of a Board decision to have it explained in plain English. • Job Buddy. More listings, better matching to your medical restrictions, and an estimated reduced-earnings benefit on every job. • Faster employer and address lookup while you fill out forms. • New free Average Weekly Wage and Date calculators. • For attorneys: compare conflicting medical opinions side by side across Schedule Loss of Use, classification, and settlement calculations. • A true full-screen layout on iPhone, plus fixes to calculator tabs, contrast, and document management.

We've made The Comp Desk more reliable and added a few things injured workers and attorneys asked for: • Find a Doctor and Ask Comp Buddy now load dependably — we fixed a rare issue that could leave the screen blank. • New: a free Date Calculator for quick deadline and date math — count days, add or subtract time, and account for New York business days. • Free video consultations with a New York State–licensed workers' compensation attorney — the payment step has been removed. • Job Buddy now lets you load more jobs and shows your best-fit matches first. • A refreshed app icon. • A more reliable Find a Doctor map, plus performance and stability improvements throughout.

Your Road to Recovery — now better than ever. • A personalized roadmap built from your answers shows the likely path for a case like yours, the steps that matter, and the next thing to do — check each one off as you heal. • Clearer guidance on what to expect at each stage of your New York State Workers’ Compensation case. • Ask Comp Buddy, our built-in assistant, now understands more of your questions — and can read a photo of a Board notice you’re unsure about. • Performance improvements and bug fixes throughout. Injured on the job? Start your claim, find work within your restrictions, and check your benefits — free, right from your phone.

More of The Comp Desk is now free — no account required to get started. • New: Mileage & Travel. Log every trip to and from treatment — subway, bus, rideshare, taxi, or your own car — and generate your C-257 to get reimbursed for medical travel. • Job Buddy and Mileage & Travel now work without signing in. Create a free account anytime to save your record and attach receipts. • Accident evidence: save the texts, photos, and witness details that prove your injury and notice, then send them to the Workers' Compensation Board. • A calmer new home screen helps you find your next step. • Check your benefits and run more calculators without an account. • Added account security: two-factor authentication and recovery codes.

File your workers' compensation claim right from your phone. • New C-3 Claim Wizard — we fill out the official New York State Workers' Compensation C-3 (and the C-3.3 medical release) with you, then email it straight to the Workers' Compensation Board. Free, no account needed. • A new home built for injured workers — start your claim, find work within your medical restrictions with Job Buddy, find a Board-authorized doctor, and learn your rights. • "What happens next" — a clear guide to what the Board does after you file. • Sign in instantly with Face ID or Touch ID. • Faster, more reliable form downloads and email filing, plus polish and fixes throughout.

This is our biggest update yet — a refreshed design and several new tools: • A brand-new look: redesigned home dashboards, a cleaner navigation menu, and easier-to-read calculators. • Road to Recovery — a step-by-step guide that walks injured workers through the workers' compensation process. • Find a Doctor — browse workers' comp providers on an interactive map. • Appointments hub — IME reminders and your appointments now live in one place, with the option to add them to your phone's calendar. • Face ID / Touch ID sign-in for faster, secure access. • Formulas reference — see exactly how each calculation is worked out. • Updated 2026–2027 maximum and minimum weekly benefit rates. • More accurate CCP/Award date calculations. • New subscription options to unlock premium tools, plus performance and stability improvements.

What’s new in 1.8: • Choose your experience — pick Injured Worker or Attorney on first launch for a home screen built for you. • New Settlement Calculator, plus a rebuilt engine for more accurate AWW, CCP, SLU, and LWEC results. • Find a Doctor — search a curated directory of New York State Workers’ Compensation providers by borough and specialty, with an interactive map. • Find an Attorney — injured workers can request a free, no-obligation attorney match right in the app. • Refreshed design with a new animated intro. • Performance and stability improvements.

Refreshed startup and sign-in experience with a new animated mascot.

Find a Doctor — Search for medical providers who treat Workers' Compensation patients near you. Filter by body part and radius, view results on an interactive map or list, tap to call or get directions, and save your preferred providers. Powered by the NPI Registry. IME Reminders — Never miss an Independent Medical Examination. Schedule your IME and receive automatic reminders at 1 week, 1 day, and 2 hours before your appointment. Includes directions to the exam and a "What to Bring" preparation checklist. Bug fixes and performance improvements — Faster provider searches, improved stability, and enhanced accessibility throughout the app.

Smarter calculations. Better learning tools. Settlement Calculator — estimate your Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) value using official WCL §15(3) rates, with a real-time "What If" slider Learning Portal — browse video guides, step-by-step articles, and a searchable glossary of 35 NYS workers' comp terms, all with official source citations Hire an Attorney — request a referral directly from the Settlement Calculator when you're ready for representation Calculator validation — clearer warnings when inputs are out of range, so you always know what the numbers mean Loading improvements — smoother experience across the app with visual loading indicators Glossary search — instantly filter 35 workers' comp terms to find exactly what you need Every calculator is still completely free. No login. No trial. No paywall.

-bug fixes -improved sign-up flow -OC-400.1 generation

What's New in Version 1.3 Major update — Comp Buddy is now a full companion platform for injured workers. • New personalized Status Dashboard showing your case stage, weekly benefits, compensation rate, next hearing date, and work status • 5-step onboarding flow to set up your case profile • Find a Doctor directory — search 24,000+ WCB-authorized providers across New York State • Settlement Comparison Calculator — compare treating doctor and IME Schedule Loss of Use values • Learning Portal — understand your rights, the WCB process, and key terms • IME Reminder system to help you prepare for Independent Medical Exams • New slide-out navigation menu for easier access to all features • Profile page with account and subscription management • "Need an Attorney?" quick-connect button for unrepresented workers • Performance and stability improvements

- Smooth native scrolling - Numeric keyboard for amount fields - Biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) support - Date field input improvements

- User accounts — create an account to sync your experience across devices - Pro tier unlocked — SLU Permanency Checker and Non-Schedule impairment tools now available with Pro subscription - Numeric keyboard for amount fields - Improved scrolling performance - Date field input stability improvements