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lower back - nutpn - 07-18-2007 07:43 PM
I just had a laminectomy ,been off since 3-3-07 been thru everything,mri,mylegram,nerve tests,another mri,and surgery and wanting some information,from Alabama and thought I read some where when the ama rating is done on back injuries its at 400 weeks and what is the average percentage for this type of injury,thanks
RE: lower back - tweety00 - 07-18-2007 10:06 PM
every state is different just like every case is different
RE: lower back - Still in Limbo - 07-19-2007 03:34 AM
Your States Website should be able to provide you with some info. you may need, and you may also need to consult with an Attorney that deals in w/c. Nurse Case Managers are not always the best people to go to , their job is to get you back to work A.S.A.P, sometimes at the risk of your Health! Try to find this info. from other sources than w/c so you can compare what they say as to what you have learned. Knowledge is Power when dealing with w/c!! Best of Luck!!
RE: lower back - 1171 - 07-19-2007 03:59 PM
in order to compute an average you'd have to know all the ratings and there is no place where all the ratings are available.
RE: lower back - MJC - 07-19-2007 04:57 PM
Nutpn.
Welcome to the forum! If you read at the bottom of my signature you will see the road I traveled with my back.
I think Limbo has given you some great advice. I would definately follow the info he has provided. He has worlds of knowledge with WC.
Sorry you are having this problem. God Bless you and please take care!
Cajun Hugsssss,
MJC
RE: lower back - nutpn - 07-19-2007 07:44 PM
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MJC Wrote:Nutpn.I feel for you -GOD BLESS YOU and Family ,I have another question since operation I am still hurting in lower disc ,my numbness is almost gone ,but the pain when like I barely move around its grinding -what is the best way to let the doc know without seeming complaining...........I just want to be right since I am in Maintenance and anticipate I will never be able to do my job again I already had a double fusion C3,456 in 03,04
Welcome to the forum! If you read at the bottom of my signature you will see the road I traveled with my back.
I think Limbo has given you some great advice. I would definately follow the info he has provided. He has worlds of knowledge with WC.
Sorry you are having this problem. God Bless you and please take care!
Cajun Hugsssss,
MJC