Hey Mike.

My doctor was a partner of Dr. S for many years, back at Jefferson, in Philly.

When Dr S left (I'm on tbi memory now), I recall My dr, (DR R. Knobler) pushing for an RSD clinic @ Jeff.
Nope,
they voted for yet another headache clinic. ($$).

He went out on his own,
and created his own clinic, called K.I.N.D.. For...

Knobler Institute of Neurologic Disease.

Cool, huh?
This doctor is also a Ph.D, and can tell a lot just with a discussion with you.
Absolutely the best doctor I have EVER had. And, I've been with him since the very early 90's.

So, like anything else in a Capitalist society, the money is invested, where the money will return.
(and, since I'm a capitalist myself, I don't find much fault there).

This is where "good people" who were originally capitalists, go on, and do good things.
And, since Ins. companies are such profit centers, THEY SHOULD help to explore and identify the best Practice, for treating these oddball diseases!

While I sit and read all these horror stories about Workers Comp., I KNOW, that "They" know, what they're up against.
Of course,
"They are" going to try to "shake" any malingerers.
But, if you truly have RSD, "You Ain't Goin, Nowhere!"

And, they know it.
It's just a matter of time, before they cough up.

As a Master Plumber (contractor/self employed), I got to know many Homeowners Ins. companies very well.
THEY HATED ME!
Because, I stood by my clientele, and assured, and became a "Professional Witness" to be certain, that my clients were reimbursed.

Another thing I learned about Insurance companies...
If You need something, NEED it, so badly that you'll spend your own money.
THEY WILL REIMBURSE!
Because why?
They've got NO CHANCE in court!

Don't listen to them! and their BS!

You need something, and you can afford it, have a lawyer, and a Professional witness (doctor), BUY IT! (Often, your lawyer will buy it for you).
(I used to do work, and wait for the reimbursement). Rest assured, it's the INS company that's on the hook, NOT YOU!
YOU WILL BE REIMBURSED!
(see correction below).
(Mike, sorry for going off topic).

Pete
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