tdiu Tdiu Due To Medications

[*Bergie*]

Hi all,

I really need advice and help. I have not worked since 3/2/09 due to workers comp for shoulder injury, just had surgery will be out until June 10. In april 09, I was placed on Morphine for neck pain, and have been on since. In early Nov. my dose was increased to 45mg three times daily. Now, my question I work as a registered nurse and to do so under the influence of a narcotic violates state regulated guidelines for RN's. I am not a good candidate for surgery and cannot function without the pain meds. Is this something that qualifies for a TDIU claim.

Thank you,

Bergie

[*Bergie*]

You would not want to be nursing and on morphine at the same time. You could make a fatal mistake. I think you should go for TDIU. You need a doctor to say you can't work due to your SC conditions. I think the medications to add into the IU claim. Chronic pain disorder is also a factor. I would file out the IU paperwork as soon as I could do it and send it in with a statement from the doctor that you can't work.

John,

I will ask my VA PCP for a letter or documentation in my medical file and see what he says.

Thank you,

Bergie

[jbasser]

Bergie, You are correct in asking for IU.

You cannot hold a Nursing License in the state of california while under the influence of morphine.

How is the shoulder, Did the Surgury go OK.

John