permanent restriction/designated dr vs treating dr

[texasmech]

I am in texas,had designated doctor app 5 months ago say i am at mmi/set i/r at 5 % for back injury he also said i have perm restrictions.my treating dr last week lifted my restrictions and released me back to work.employer says no! you have perm restrictions. does dd have more power outside of w/c case? help!!

[AQA]

The employer does not have to let you come back to work. As I am sure you know, Texas is a right to work state.

It is not a matter of which dr. has more power. I believe (in my mind), the employer is using the report form the rating as an excuse to let you go.

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Go back to the doctor that rated you. Ask for an update and review the other doctors report with the lifted restrictions.

Many times a injured worker goes to another doctor to lift restrictions, when they shouldn't be lifted, then putting the injured worker at risk.

[1171]

as a practical matter it would be rare for an employer to pay disability on one report and wages on another; you get double payments and they get double costs.
most employers would think it unfair.