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COOL BREEZE
Sorry I have not been able to post for quite sometime.
I was injured on the job last month. At my work they had removed my HR chair and gave me a new chair. This is one of those high elevated chairs as my work station is elevated.
Once I sat in this chair, it automatically went backwards 3/4 or so(luckily didn't wind up on the ground).This happened about 4-5 times with witnesses. This new chair didn't come with a locking adjustment to keep chair in upright position such as my previous chair. That chair was a fixed back.
I had doctors orders for that type of chair. At any rate I suffered back and neck pain and went to a urgent care clinic. These or good for a cough, cold, or minor issue, not like mine.
Any how, 3 office visits and ER visit to the hospital within the last month. Oh, and no work for the last 2 weeks due to this issue.
I explained that I was in an helicopter crash in service, numerous rear end accidents with whiplash over the years, however I was in no pain previous to this incident. Thats why I was sitting in a HR approved chair to prevent this from happening.
Now I am on light duty, which means sitting at home(laying down) as my job doesn't have light duty. (no complaint there.)
They order an MRI which they paid for which shows many issues. Doctor at ER said I also have a pinched nerve(never went away)
How much or any of this issue could I send in now on a NOD claim 3 years old? Would it help?
Anyhow, I find this highly unusual. Doctor said I could go back to work with the following restrictions(laugh if you will-it is hilarious)
1. No driving to work under medication. Gee-how are going to deal with pain.
2. No prolong sitting(thats all I do)
3. No standing. Gee-I can't even walk in the door.
4. No bending, pushing, pulling)can't open my soda pop.
5. No use of either hand..
My concern was, how could I be issued a return to work form with these restrictions. (couldn't even use the toilet with these restrictions with all my restrictions.
Now I wait to see an Orthopedic specialist. Wonder what his list will be.
At least I get a 66 & 2/3% every month.
With what my MRI says, it means big, big trouble. I have DJ disease and compression, I wonder since this showed other issues, what my chances of returning back to work. With this stuff, even if the neck pain goes away temporarily, It could easily flare up again. And if it did, it would follow under -Unscheduled injuries which are injuries that are not Scheduled. For example, backs, necks, shoulders, etc. Unscheduled injuries may also be based on other considerations such as previous injuries and disabilities. A lawyer is recommended to sort these considerations out. Compensation for an Unscheduled injury is based on the effect the injury has on your ability to return to work and the wages you are able to earn compared to your average monthly wage.
And if this happened, then perhaps SS would finally approve this as you can receive both.
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