Workers' Comp - California

Temporary disability while on SSDI?

Cathee1 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:16:12 GMT

Can someone tell me what the chances are of receiving temporary disability payments if I have not been employed w/ my employer since 2005 (I retired) but I have not settled my claim, and I have future medical, and am now scheduled for a lumbar 2-level spinal fusion? The IA has been paying for my doctor appointments and my medication for the last year, but I went out of the system to have an MRI done a few months ago, and to see my neurosurgeon. This was recommended by my attorney since the WC doctor didn't order tests, and I got worse and knew there something wrong, and I refuse to entrust this surgery on the WC system. I can hardly walk, and the WC doc they sent me to said to me, "I really am not interested in getting involved in a patient that is here to simply pad their case." I complained to the IA, asked to have another doctor, and they never returned my phone calls. That's when my attorney said to just use my private insurance (which thankfully I have). I recieved a letter yesterday showing that my attorney sent a letter to the IA (actually, their attorney) asking for the temp disability due to the upcoming surgery, stating he would request a hearing if they did not respond. I do not think they will.....

Also, I receive SSDI and have since 2005. Thanks

WComp Medicare Set Aside fund

Duplexity — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:19:41 GMT

I am seeking information about my WCMSA fund. I settled in 2005 and in 2007 the fund was approved and settled also. I moved to another state after my settlement. Last month I called MSPRC seeking help with the OMFS fee schedule. I was told they couldn't help and I was to call my attorney. Called my attorney and they didn't have a clue what I was talking about. I was referred to the company which prepared the submission of papers to Medicare. I called them and they said they could not help me, as I was never their client. Odd statement, since their fees came from my settlement.

So I called MSPRC back and tried to follow up. They said that they could not help nor would they direct me to some place that could. Then, I was told they never received a copy of my C&R for the future medical. I located one and faxed it to them. Two weeks later I received a 'Determination: Request for Refund" letter from MSPRC. I was able to refute each item, using the Diagnosis/ICD codes they provided. So, I replied with a request for a appeal and a waiver. I just couldn't send all that money to them, when their own documentation proved them to be in error.

Will this kind of event happen on a regular basis? Has the delay in sending the papers in, changed any of the terms of the agreement? Do they have to accept it, even if it’s two years late?

I was able to get someone to answer my one billing question. Now I realize how little I know about the way I should administer the fund. I am now being told I need additional surgeries done on my spine. I asked for a pre-operation billing statement from the providers, so I could have an idea of how much the fund will cover.

I am unable to adjust the out-patient-surgery-ce... costs, as the fee schedule is not clear on specific amount for services. After several days, I have found next to nothing in the way of help. Is there any type of class or training which can educate me on how to manage the fund? Is there any type of help out there, when it comes to administering this type of fund?

I am finding out that my fund may cover 30% +/- of the estimated costs, leaving about $12K for me to cover. Is there any assistance available to help cover the amount left after subtracting the OMFS amount?

Is there something I missed in all of this? As my doctor doesn't accept the OMFS as full payment. I have seen some debate over this issue and believe the doctor can accept or not whatever they want as full payment.

One thing that stands clear is that the future medical settlement is short of it should have been. Is it sensible to have a someone go through the settlement papers... verify the original amounts?

Thanx

Medicare Set Aside

hurt in california — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:45:33 GMT

I signed the Medicare Set Aside papers a year and a half ago. How long does it take for Medicare Set Aside matter to resolve and to get settlement monies?

QME findings

aangie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:17:41 GMT

I went to QME after bing denied for a knee injury claim. All my doctors I have seen have told me I need a total knee replacement. Anyhow after seeing the QME he has concluded that this is an industrial injury, there may be an apportionment factor due to the fact I had an injury as a teenager which never required any treatment. He stated that my sudden onset of problems (pain, difficulty walking, difficulty sleeping and driving due to severe pain in my knee that travels into my ankle and hip).are all industrial.

Anyhow once he has determined it is industrial when can I seek treatment? I need to see a ortho MD and have asked the claim adjuster for an auth to see a Dr. of my choice and they are putting me off.

Last year I also had 2 claims that were 100% work related and I was told I had an 8% total body disability. So far I have handled everything on my own without legal assistance but I think I'll probobly need to get a lawyer sometime soon as we have not settled. I am back at work from my injuries last year and am having alot of pain and difficulties performing due to my latest injury and my employer, I believe is trying to find reasons to get rid of me.i really need the auth to see a Dr. soon so I can keep my job and medical insurance. Can a employer make you pay cobra premioums when out on a work comp injury? I understand they probobly can after 4 months but can they do it right away?

Thank you for your assistance I understand you all are not lawyers I'm just looking for direction.

Thank you again

Angie

Settlement

mrsheetrock — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:01:06 GMT

I had recently settled by stipulaion.My attorney recieved his 15%......My attorney is now exploreing a possible C/R for a lump sum for future medical......If this happens will he be entitled another 15% of that as well?

California Workers Comp

xsolano — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:37:16 GMT

My P & S was 5/26/09. my rating was 0% my diagnosis was repetitive strain injury, I requested a pqme I went to see him on 9/4/09 , I received his report last week and he had recommended a bilateral MRI, I have very bad pain on upper extremeties, including my fingers and on impairment rating criteria he wrote that in his opinion I have not reached maximum medical improvement status, my question is what is next? I am lost of what I need to do next.

Thank you

Discrimination and other issues from my employer of 5 years.

fuman — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:29:22 GMT

I've been working for [major chain store] for 5 years and 3 months now. After 1 year as overnight stocker I suffered a back injury which aggravated several pre-existing problems(2 crushed vertabrae,degenerative bone and disk disease,Scheuermann's disease,severe arthritis,etc.).The diagnosis was mid-back sprain/strain,for which I was treated with drugs, therapy, accu-puncture,decompre... to no avail.

When stable and stationary doc. put 3 permanent restrictions on me that wal mart must comply with for ever,theoretically.1-no prolonged standing or sitting,2-no bending or lifting of anything over 10 lbs,and 3-must rotate my activities every 2 hours,which the doctor said could be interpreted as I be allowed to sit for 2 hours, every 2 hours,as needed,and later added with lumbar support as sitting for any length of time causes great pain in no time also.

After several months of initial treatments that did'nt improve my pain at all,the doc. released me from sitting only-people greeter position to go to work in any position in the store except stocking of course,with limitations that increased bit by bit over time.iI was put in sporting goods dept.where my duties were cust service behind the counter,cash register, selling hunting/fishing licenses,customer service,etc,with only minimal stocking now and then very light items,etc.

For the next 4 years I came to be known by hundreds of regular customers throughout the store as the person to go to for any kind of help or information on anything anyone needed anywhere,by associates as the one who was always willing to help with training issues,fillinf in for people,literally anything anyone needed for whatever,any time.My dept. mgr. always said upper managment was happy with my work,as was he,my evaluations were always at least "meets expectations" on all points,was never reprimanded for any issues,of course not perfect,but was a very good associate,as I always tried to make up for my physical limitations in other areas.

[The store] made the necessary"reasonable accomodations",with only a few discrepencies in interpretation of limitations (like sitting issue a few times,but resolved shortly thereafter),and it seemed things were good to go for the most part.Then one day was called into mgr's. office and informed due to word from corp. office on hour cut backs,that although I had seniority in my dept.,because of my limitations for my back,I was the person in sporting goods whos hours were going to be cut,and only me.The cuts were only 4-6 hours less a week every 3 weeks,so as I was still full time,I did'nt stress it much.

Then in June was called into mgr's. offfice again and this time i was told that they'd received a new report from my doctor with revised limitations all of a sudden that made it where I no longer met the minimum requirments for working in my dept. or any where else for that matter,other than a position as a people greeter,P/T of 20 hours a week, and with a reduction in my hourly wage.When I asked doc. of this he said [the store] solicited report and told him what they wanted in report,then told me it was out of the blue from the doc.and i had 1 week to decide whether or not I wanted their job offer or not.No one would give me any info on what assisstance I might be entitled toSDI,SSI,unemployment... applied for unemployment,food stamps,and thru the doc,whom I'm sure felt bad but couldn't admit certain things to me,he and I filled out and submitted SDI papers to make up the difference in my income,which has since been approved,as was unemployment initially,but interview date hasn't even arrived yet,so I'm on SDI

To make up diff.,but i wonder if I can get unemployment til it runs out,maybe I should do that instead of using up available SDI as dont knoe if when it runs out,if unemployment will still be avail.Also dont know if i must report SDI income on taxes and pay withholding on that or not.There have been several other issues arise concerning this whole mess but this is more than long enough as is.Can anyone offer me any advice on any thing I've mentioned or anything I havent and where can i find a lawyer to represent me in this?

Also can I make a workers Comp. case for the stress this has and is putting on me?This is more than I ever could have imagined and I know its taken a few years off my life already.Please,Anything at all would be appreciated.

Settlement

mrsheetrock — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:11:30 GMT

Recently settled by stip.Can my attorney still exlore the possibility for a C and R?

First time WC Claim, Stevepsca or other insights please

DonnaLouise — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:13:08 GMT

Hi,

I've been reading through the Q&A on this site which has been very helpful, especially answers from "stevepsca" so I'm hoping I can get some insights on my WC claim.

Briefly about me: I work for a large company (300K employees) as a Finance Program Manager. My daily job function includes 90% of computer related work and keyboarding. I have been with this company for 9 years and have never filed a WC claim. I am a 44 yo Female.

I have been experiencing pain, numbness, spasms in my right side upper extremeties (neck, shoulder, hand) for the past 1 1/2 years. In light of the economy and ongoing lay-offs in the company I work for, I opted to treat my pain through pain medications so I could continue to work and not jeopardize my employment status.

Last month I filed a WC claim after initial diagnosis from a Neurologist&nbs... Soft Tissue Syndrome due to overuse with likely nerve damage issues in my right side. I am in the "90-day delay" period in the WC process. The WC company sent me to Kaiser Occupational Therapy who examined me and declared I likely had MS or some other neurological disorder unrelated to work. The WC adjusted told me to go back to the Neurologist for another exam to rule out MS, which I did via a Brain MRI paid for via my health insurance plan through HP. No MS, again another diagnosis of Soft Tissue Injury due to overuse.

The WC adjuster has now directed me to get an EMG through my private pay insurance. I have no issue with this request, however, I am unclear on how it plays into the decision on if this claim will get approved or denied. In the meantime, the WC adjuster did approve 3 physical therapy sessions and more pain meds.

The PT has told me that in order to determine if my injuries will ever heal, I am going to have to stop working for a while. I assume this means going on TD via WC or STD through my employers disability plan.

I understand you can't direct me on the path I choose, but at this point, (Question) would it be in my best interest to obtain an attorney who can send me to a Doctor who can put me off work or should I wait for the official response from the WC adjuster on if they are going to deny or approve my claim?

I suspect the claim will be denied based on some of the adjuster's comments that I waited too long to turn this in as a claim and have passed the statute of limitations of 1 year. (Question) My understanding was that for cumulative trauma disorders, until such time there is compensable injury or disability, i.e., lost time from work, the DOI starts at that time. Do I have that right?

After being on pain medication for such a long time, I want to stop taking it, however, that means I won't be able to work. (Question) from a claim perspective, would it be in my best interest to stop working, either through TD or STD or will it not make a difference to the outcome of the claim? I believe that when all of this is said and done, I will likely have to give up this career due to the harm it is doing to my body.

Hopefully this email is clear and you can help with providing your insights, which would be greatly appreciated.

Much thanks in advance.

QME selection: time frame

workers — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:58:18 GMT

I received paperwork to select a QME. The paperwork says I have to make a selection within 10 days from the date shown on the paperwork. My question is? How do they count the 10 days? Do they count only Mon-Fridays or are they just counting 10 days and include the weekend as part of the 10 days.

QME disability rating

aangie — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:36:46 GMT

What does a 8% total body disabilty rating mean. The Qme also stated I would need future acupuncture, steroid injections, MRI's, Dr followups and possible future surgery.

A little history I had 2 injuries both required surgery. I am still experiencing alot of pain. Also both were found to be 100% work related.

I have had to return to work although in pain and I still cannot wotk at full capacity. I am relaeased to full duty for now but the Qme also stated I may need to be qut on restricted work in the future.

All this is confusing to me as I do not have an attorney. Should I get one?

Thank you

Medical Records

1needadvice — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:36:55 GMT

If I request copies of my medical records from my claims adjuster, will they charge me a fee? How long should it take for them to send it to me and will I get all of my records including the therapy reports? I saw several doctors (4 doctors and 2 therapists) ?

QME

aangie — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:29:58 GMT

Once a Qme decides an injury was work related and gives it a disability rating what happens? I do not have an attorney.

After P&S by QME should it be til case is settled

gaga1956 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:18:47 GMT

I went to a QME back in April and didn't hear a word of the results until workers comp stopped my payments. I called my AA and asked for a copy of the QME rating she said she did not agree with them and had asked him for a more detailed rating as the one he provided wasn't sufficient well its now Sept. and nothing is done how long should this process take or has my AA dropped the ball?

question regarding payment of mileage and textbooks ....

iandotcom — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:07:59 GMT

I am returning to school to earn an A.S. degree and was told to inquire with my attorney regarding being reimbursed for the educational expenses and travel/mileage reimbursement. I can't remember what the person called the program and have contacted my attorney's office to ask him about it but was trying to research this information online, too.

I am curious if anyone can give me any insight or the location on the W/C website where to find more information about this matter. My DOI is 08/28/1999 (yes, just "celebrated" my 10 year anniversary) and there are multiple injuries to my case. I understand that the date and number of injuries being covered are important points to consider, as different laws were in place in 1999 and many apply to my case even still to this day.

Thank you for any info you can provide. I am very curious about this and the distance to the school where my classes are located is over 80 miles from my home so mileage reimbursement would be a God send! There are only 5 programs in the State of California where the PTA program I was accepted into is offered and this is the closest I could come in Northern California!!

Need advice with Workers Comp P&S determination

1needadvice — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:17:02 GMT

I was on workers comp for about a year because of a severe foot injury,and my doc (he's a orthopedic surgeon that handles workers comp cases) was telling me that workers comp was petitioning me to go back to work. So I was sent back without restrictions and was to see the doc in 4wks. After 2 days on the job my condition started to go downhill rapidly to the point I quit my job on the 6th day because I thought I might end up in the hospital. I spent the next 6 days in bed in pain. That week I received a letter from workers comp stating my disability payment had stopped because I had returned to work and my claims adjuster said she agreed with the doc findings at that time for me to return to work and it was to early to determine if I was P&S but she would have all the info by Sept 15th to make that determination. I made it to my next appt. and I told the doc what happened and that I had quit. I made sure he documented I had reinjured my foot and was now having other physical problems due to my injury. He sent me for a blood test and put my work status as able to do regular work. He wanted to see me in 2wks. I returned to get my results and he said that my level of rheumatoid arthritis was high, 76 he said normal was 14. He wanted me to see my primary doc for the testing but I told him I was not insured anymore since I quit. He said he was going to see if workers comp would approve a referral to a specialist. He said he wanted to see me in 4wks. He changed my work status report to totally disabled pending rheumatoid testing. I returned in a month and told him my condition was the same as before. He said hadn't received a response yet. He said he was going to try again. He left my work status as totally disabled, pending testing. My next appt is in a mo. the day after workers comp is supposed to make their determination for P&S. I don't expect workers comp to approve the specialist seeing how there was no response after a month.

Will this stop my claims adjuster from making a determination on my case?

Can I request a QME to decide my case at anytime or do I have to wait for the claims adjuster to make her determination on P&S?

I have'nt had an income since mid June. I'm in CA. Should I apply for unemployment or Social Security disability while my case is still open with workers comp?

I don't know what my options are?

Possible Fraud concerning Workman's Comp closed case.

catalina1980 — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:00:18 GMT

Several years ago I had several WC claims, these are now closed. At the same time I requested my lawyer to hold one claim open. I found paperwork regarding this specific injury which may be proof of illegal tactics, withholding of doctor recommended treatment/Doctors assessment that I was not Permanent and Stationary by the insurance company. I continued to work for over a year with the insurance company's knowledge of the doctor's report. The insurance company withheld this report from me. When the time came for me to file this claim, my lawyer would not represent me. I found out why later. This claim had been added to my previous cases without my knowlodge. Everyone knew the insurance company, the defense lawyer, my lawyer, and the judge. I feel I can prove fraud, perjury, negligence, misrepresentation and conspiracy. I have legal paperwork to back me up. What can I do?

Work Performed for Workers Compensation Question

TownWithoutPity1 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:20:02 GMT

California Resident

This may be posted in the wrong area. If so please direct me to the appropriate forum.

I provided work based on a verbal contract through a prime contractor author... by Worker Compensation (WC) Offices in California and Florida. The jobs I did were completed satisfactorily according to both the States of Florida and California WC Case Managers.

The WC Case Managers are who do the authorization to perform the work and also for the approval of payment on the completed work. The Prime Contractor is the one who pays the person who does the work. The Prime Contractor has not paid me and it has been 90 days. Workers Compensation Offices tells me the Prime did get paid for the jobs. The Prime tells me over and over again, and I quote, "don't worry you'll probably get paid someday"

What I have tried so far came back to me this way:

1). The California Labor Board was told by the Prime Contractor I was an independent contractor and not under the authority of State Labor Board regulations. Therefore, no such wage claim is valid.

2). The Small Claims Court attempted to serve papers to the Prime Contractor but the Prime Contractor's address listed at the Secretary of State Business Portal for Corporations is invalid. Therefore, the Secretary of State may look into an incorrect address, but not too soon in the future so Small Claims is out.

3). I went to the Police Department in the city in which the Prime Contractor claims to have an office in and was told "no crime has been committed" so nothing the Police could do.

All agencies have tried to be helpful, and Workers Comp Managers are not concerned if the worker who performed the work gets paid, and probably its not their job to know who gets a check. As long as WC Case Managers pay the designated person to receive payment for work completed I guess WC don't care.

Since these jobs I did were at a cost of $55.00 to $333.50 I felt that although I am an unlicensed contractor since the jobs were under the $500 threshold requiring licensing I would be OK if in fact I was deemed an independent contractor and not an employee. I was paid hourly. The total of all work performed over three months is $2,560.00.

Any suggestions on where to go or what to do?

Should I Contact a Lawyer

GoDsGuRl — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:06:58 GMT

I work for [a concrete company], I was at work 6/9/09 and there was an employee that was unloading cement powder, and while it was unloading, the driver went back to his truck and fell asleep instead of watching his pour. The silo bin that he was unloading blew the top off and the powder went everywhere.

Then after the silo bin blew, he went out and wet the sidewalk down. I was walking across the concrete without knowing the powder went everywhere. I slipped and fell and landed straight on my back.

After going to my workers compensation doctor’s appointments they kept sending me to a chiropractor. Each week for my check up's my back, and now leg keeps getting worse. I recently received a letter from my employer stating that if I do not come back to work in July and work at least 40 hours then I will loose all my medical coverage, and will have to continue my health insurance through COBRA.

My workers comp doctor will not allow me to return to work, my back keeps getting worse, and now my leg is starting to react, making it difficult to walk. --- Can my work really drop all my beinifits, and insurance because i got hurt at work.

Moving

bkul2 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:17:10 GMT

I am a spouse of a military personel. I tore my shoulder (supraspinatus) and had an impingement of the same shoulder. I worked for three months on limited/modified duties for that time. I tried physical therapy, cortisone inj. etc. Last visit to Specialist conclusion was surgery. After discussing with Doctor that spouse would probably come up on Military Orders to move, Doctor was hesitant to do surgery unless I was stable in one place for at least 6 months, Doctor opted to further restrict my duties which then lead to my employer putting me on Temp Disablity until next Specialist visit which will be 6/19 (one month from the last visit). My question is what should I do in regards to handling this since I will be moving from Ca to Wa state? The surgery has to be done but the move will occur by the end of this month. How does it work with me being in another state? I am tired of being painful and would just like to be done already , it has been since mid-Feb. that the injury occured. Do I need to hire a lawyer? Help please. Bkul2

Which insurance do I use?

Cathee1 — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:22:15 GMT

I need advice, please. My injury to my lower back resulted in disectomy/laminectomy of L4/5 - L5/S1 in 2003. I have since retired but the claim is still open w/ an attorney. I have seen an AME and everything is coming "close" to an end. My lower back has ached throughout the years, but nothing I couldn't deal with. I started seeing a new primary doc thru WC in '07 for sporadic pain to my lower back and he has requested PT, and been denied. The IC pays for the visits and the meds, but says I've exhausted my limit on PT.

5 days ago, while on my knees putting in some new plants in my garden, I felt some tightening in my lower back. I stopped doing what I was doing. Within a few hours, the pain was excrutiating. I still had some meds, so I started taking them. I've seen a chiro, paid out of pocket, every day since then. He can barely treat me due to the pain/tenderness/swelli... I know if I go to my primary, he will prescibe more meds, but I know from history that if this persists as bad as it is (I can hardly get out of bed w/out pain bringing me to tears) I will have to see an ortho.

My question is, do I need to go to my primary and have him refer me to an ortho or should I go to my private doctor? I'm asking which insurance to use because even though my WC claim has "future medical," and has accepted my visits and pain meds, will they fight this because it was exacerbated by my gardening? What does "future medical" really mean? I know my private insurance will pay for this, but should I go to my WC doc first? Thanks! OH, I had an MRI done thru WC a few years after my surgery and it showed that I still had hernations at the area of the surgery, but not enough to do another surgery at that time.

Workers comp Claim / Personal Leave of abscence?

HSCALI25 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:42:48 GMT

I put a workers comp claim on 3-27 (Hostile work environment which caused stress and anxiety and some other ailments.

On 4-2, my corporate HR "placed" me on a personal leave of abscence since I was out for 5 days and (allthough I submitted all my doctors certificates to them), they placed me on a persona LOA. This leave of abscence is only for 30 days and was told I would have to pay my medical insurance after the 30 days....Isnt the company supposed to pay for the medical copays until workers comp is approved?

I asked them why and they said its the policy. Then they changed their tune and asked me to fill out the personal leave form so I can be considered for the medical LOA (which is 3 months worth of time, instead of 30 days).

Can my company force me to do this, even though I filed a formal workers comp claim and i have medical notes?

Also, I have applied for SDI in the meantime, since the workers comp could take up to 90 days.....

I just sense that they placed me on a 30 day personal LOA, as after 30 days it doesnt guarantee my position.

Help! What state do I seek legal advice in?

Renaile — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:10:14 GMT

I was a company team driver with my husband. We lived in OR, but they sent us to CA for orientation/hire/truck assignment. While driving through NE I broke my ankle. The company wouldnt let me go home, they made us (husband) drive all the way to their main terminal in Iowa. (nightmare trip w/broken ankle). After we arrived, they told me I couldnt go home, I had to stay in their female dormitory and have the women there help me. I needed hlp just to get to restroom and shower. They had no handicap transportation. My husband chose to take me home. We had moved to SC about 1 month before I broke my ankle. They are refusing to pay me WC because I refused to stay at their facility in IA. In what state do I seek Legal help? I talked to a lawyer here in SC and he said he cant hlp us and I should contact someone in either CA where we were hired or in NE where I actually broke my ankle. This has been a nightmare all the way and I cant find out where/what state I can talk to a lawyer in to see if I can get some assistance. &nbsp...

Please hlp!

Harrassment at Work in California

Helen S. — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:18:41 GMT

Hello,

I would really appreciate some advice on what to do:

My sister's coworker is very inconsiderate at work. He often sneezes openly without covering himself when there are people very close by. My sister has been using lysol in the office to protect her work area. Last week she used the lysol (never when the coworker is in the room) When he came back into the office, he asked to speak with her in private in another room. This coworker was holding up a ruler in his hand between them (he had never gone anywhere with it in his hand before this), and spoke to her in a threatening tone, "if you don't stop spraying, I'm going to make a big stink about it!" My sister felt very much harrassed and threatened. She reported the incident to HR. My question is what should she do if HR does nothing to help her? She feels unsafe in her work environment. What can HR do for her, and is there a timeframe of when she can expect some kind of action?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Helen S.

Drs. final report

aangie — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:11:49 GMT

Hi I just recieved a letter from WC with my Drs. final report. I had 3 surgeries last year all accepted by WC. I have returned to work and I'm pretty much able to preform all my duties. I do suffer from alot of weakness/numbness with my hand and elbow. ( both surgery sites)also I still get alot of aching in surgical areas. Dr. said injurys 100% work related "apportionment is not an issue in this case"

The impairment rating on both surgical areas came out to 0%. What does that mean. I would think that weakness and numbness would be considered a disability.

I do not have an attorney.I never felt the need because WC always helped me when I needed anything. They always approved all treatment needed.

With a 0% rating does that mean there will not be a setlemernt?

Thanks for your help, I'm just trying to understand what is going on.