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05-14-2008, 05:17 PM
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returning to work
I tripped at work in Dec 07. I continured to work on limited duty until March and had knee surgery on Rt knee. I had an MRI to show a torn meniscus. The surgery revealed other issues. I had a microfraction of the knee and a meniscus tear clean-up. Now I am having a series of 5 injections to help the injured cartilage. Today I was told that I must return to work. THe PA I saw Monday stated that I could to sedentary work, no driving. My question is "How do I get to work?" I live 30 milea away with no public transportation. I also wear an unloading brace and cannot walk very far. Please any help would be appreciated. I work for the USPS.
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05-14-2008, 05:34 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-14-2008 05:34 PM by WCisBS.)
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RE: returning to work
maybe you can pay a friend or neighbor.
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05-14-2008, 06:05 PM
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RE: returning to work
Why can't you drive. I have had a total knee replaced in one knee in Nov. 2007, and the same surgery you just had on the other knee a week ago, and I am walking, and also driving with no problems at all. I have also worn an Unloader Braces, and it doesn't restrict me from driving. Everyone I know that wears the brace all drive also. Everyone I know that had these surgeries has driven also.
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05-14-2008, 06:10 PM
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RE: returning to work
My doctor has it in my restrictions. If I was to drive and have an accident I would be at fault. My work knows that I cannot drive and that would be noted as not following my restrictions, therefore possibly causing more damage to my knee. I can walk just not too far.
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05-14-2008, 06:27 PM
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RE: returning to work
you didn't indicate what state laws your claim is controlled by.
Most states won't pay disability or transportation in such a situation. Your job protection is limited to 12 weeks under FMLA. Before too long the lack of money could become the deciding factor in finding a solution to those restrictions. |
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05-14-2008, 06:36 PM
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RE: returning to work
and that comes from true wc adjuster.pay some one else to do ur dirty work or find ur way ur self its not there problem.sorry 1171.its just true.welcome to wc and or getting hosed.
Each day is not a rite,it's a given. |
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05-14-2008, 07:48 PM
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RE: returning to work
I work in the State of FLorida for the federal government.
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05-14-2008, 08:03 PM
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RE: returning to work
hurt:
you're blaming the messenger. following the comp law is not an option. If you are upset about other issues in the comp system focus on them and not spill over into a overall condemnation of people you don't know. "all injured workers are frauds and crooks" is just as wrong and misguided as condemning all adjusters or doctors or attys. you're letting your personal anger get the better of your postings. |
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