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Old 04-10-2009, 01:00 AM
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Confused How far are you driving?
How far are you driving? Are you on pain meds while driving? If you are not able to drive yourself, or get a friend or relative to assist you, WC is suppose to help you make it to your appts.

Why is case manager telling your doc what to do?

I only had one case mgr./surg. nurse visit with the 2nd ortho surg; specifically, to request I have an FCE( functional capacity eval) done..so that doc could release me, MMI.

Case Mgr. is NOT in your corner. Their job is to close your case ASAP. The longer you are out of work, the more chance you will not go back, and the bigger your claim will be against ins. co.

Hang in there.

The moment WC refuses treatment, I hope u have an atty. on standby.

I get mileage because I am driving( spouse or son drives me) over 20 miles ,one way, to see the doc. WC pays .55 per mile.

I hope you rest tonight.
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WC Injury 03/24/07;Two Right Knee Surgeries on 5/22/07 and 01/16/08. Surgeons and Physical Therapists ignored my concerns of burning pain, swelling, and no improvement and getting worse. Diagnosed RSD/CRPS I/Sympathetically Mediated Pain Syndrome/Chronic Pain on 06/2008 by family doc;on 08/2008 and 12/2008 diagnosis confirmed by two WC PM Doctors: Both legs;hips; hands; and spine effected by this culprit. SSDI granted 01/2009.
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