Work Comp can be daunting and fearsome; that is, unless you have sought help from an attorney whose practice is involved in helping clients through the process. I did that not right away, and probably slowed things down because of it. My guy is the one who jumps on the carrier when things go awry, like the infection I had at the Trial SCS site with pus and the whole enchilada of ick. The carrier balked at paying for prescribed meds [antibiotics] to combat the infection and keep me kicking on this side of the grass.... SO, I got my attorney informed of such shenanigans and the meds were finally approved. Of course, I had paid the expense out of pocket up front so I would not succumb to post surgical infection, but, the attorney made it right for me after all.

Going it alone without someone batting in your corner can be a lonely prospect. At least I have someone to whom I may turn.

Food for thought, in addition to Rae's and Fiona's advice,
Mark56