This is what I know on how wc works because I have fighting wc ever since 2003,I had a hearing on April 15th this year again and now waiting to hear the verdict again. We settled out of court in 2007 with an open file and wc renigged on what they said they were going to do so we had to take them back to court again. Wc likes to pick the crumiest docs they can to make you look bad. I should know I have gone to a few of them and there reports are very bad.They try to say that I am exagerating and that I do not have rsd. They are very manipulative. It may take years for you as well but it may not.It all depends upon how hard you are willing to fite because wc will try to pull all bad strings and they will be watching you and hope that you give up. I have been fighting since 2003 and I have not given up yet. I refuse to because this disease has turned my life upside down and I won't let them win. This disease has cost us a lot of money over the years but I keep turning my receipts over to my attorney and in the end will get back every dime we have put out for my rsd. The one big thing you want to keep in mind while fighting wc is NEVER let them close your file. As long as they keep your file open they have to pay for your meds and medical bills for the rest of you life. It is a long road to fite but you are a strong person and you can beat them at there own game. I have been fighting for a long time and I am not about to give up until I win. Good luck with everything. If you have anymore questions and want to pm me you are more than welcome to do so. Good luck on you quest to beat the wc!May God bless you and be with you the whole fight thru.

Sincerely,
Tracy