placed at mmi today

[Bummer Knees]

Do you have an attonrey?

I would be asking him/her this question.

[1171]

inpainokla Wrote:

1171 Wrote:doesn't make sense that you can be at MMI and have temporary restrictions at the same time.

i dont know 1171 he basically asked me what i wanted to do with that if i wanted perm restictions he said i would have a hell of a time finding a decent job that would take them so he came up with the temp resrictions for 3 months to see how i do easing back into work then they will be lifted after that assuming all goes as planned

not a very good doctor for workers comp.

[jayne]

in pain...my TTD was stopped when their IME Dr said I was MMI and to go back to work...I had restrictions.....my checks stopped.....it was another year before I saw another dime and it was my settlement.....new laws have been put into effect since then...But if your primary Dr released you MMI....then I would be talking to the PM Dr quick...listen to your lawyer he/she will know best

[inpainokla]

jayne Wrote:in pain...my TTD was stopped when their IME Dr said I was MMI and to go back to work...I had restrictions.....my checks stopped.....it was another year before I saw another dime and it was my settlement.....new laws have been put into effect since then...But if your primary Dr released you MMI....then I would be talking to the PM Dr quick...listen to your lawyer he/she will know best

the primary dr told me today he was gonna leave it to the descrestion of my pain management dr as to how long i should stay with him and continue to do the pm..i have a steroid injection scheduled for the 10th of jusne and dont have another appt with him until august..my lawyer called back this afternoon and said they have to file a motion with the courts and have a judge dicontinue my ttd benefits and we would know when she files the papers and he said when and if it happens he will fight it..for one reason im still on heavy narcotics that the dr i saw today basically said i still need bc he wants me to continue with pm and my lawyer said you cant work and be under the influence of a narcotic especially a schedule II ..but this is all just now playing out so i guess ill see within the coming weeks what happens maybe go back to work maybe collect unemployment maybe ttd atleast theres options

[jayne]

good luck...call and speak to your PM doc as soon as you can

[AQA]

I do hope your payments continue. I know in my state, once you are placed at mmi. You get a rating. Reguardless of a PM dr..

I was placed at MMI in August of 07. I got my rating then and I still see my treating dr. and a PM dr every three to four months. My payments ended when I was placed at MMI.

Now would be a great time to educate yourself on your state laws and rules. I am not saying that your attoreney does not have your interests at heart. I am saying it is best to make sure yourself.

Take Care

[Regrets]

I have been at MMI for over 2 1/2 Years now inpain, and as long as My PM Dr.is Treating Me, and I am still Fighting My Case in the System I Receive My TTD Payments. I have had 6 Job Offers by the Defense to try and get Me Either a Lowered TTD Rate, or get Me a Job with the Co. They Use to do PI Work for the Defense Attorney, so They can Figure out a Way to Fire Me, Heck I'm still Employed at My Place of Injury, They Never sent Me a Termination Letter. Because My Dr. was Proven to be More Credible, and the w/c Judge in My First Case Ruled I couldn't even answer the Phone and Make Copies for 4 Hours a Day 5 Days a Week, with a Leather Couch and a Blue Tooth for when I Needed to Lay Down, and even went to My Employer and Looked at the Job Station Themselves, I Still get Paid! You should be O.K. for now, just Double Check with Your Attorney, He's the One You need to Trust to Carry the Torch for You! Good Luck!

[inpainokla]

thank all of you for your replys i already know this is the greatest place on earth for help and support i guess whatever happens happens...another question i have is if im at mmi why didnt he rate me??..plus i have temp restrictions that will keep me from drawin unemployment...what gives????

[inpainokla]

Regrets Wrote:I have been at MMI for over 2 1/2 Years now inpain, and as long as My PM Dr.is Treating Me, and I am still Fighting My Case in the System I Receive My TTD Payments. I have had 6 Job Offers by the Defense to try and get Me Either a Lowered TTD Rate, or get Me a Job with the Co. They Use to do PI Work for the Defense Attorney, so They can Figure out a Way to Fire Me, Heck I'm still Employed at My Place of Injury, They Never sent Me a Termination Letter. Because My Dr. was Proven to be More Credible, and the w/c Judge in My First Case Ruled I couldn't even answer the Phone and Make Copies for 4 Hours a Day 5 Days a Week, with a Leather Couch and a Blue Tooth for when I Needed to Lay Down, and even went to My Employer and Looked at the Job Station Themselves, I Still get Paid! You should be O.K. for now, just Double Check with Your Attorney, He's the One You need to Trust to Carry the Torch for You! Good Luck!

thank you (still) for the encouraging information and i bl that i have a lawyer that has my back and will help me all he can..and i sure hope my ttd continues atleast until i can get unemployment..it really dosent seem right to cut me off right now bc i have restrictions work wont take me back till there lifted cant get unemployment benefits with restrictions must be willing and able to work...uugghh this is frustrating even thinking about it ty guys and gals for listening

[jayne]

if work wont take you back they should keep paying you...