Hi Edward,
I'm so sorry that you've been diagnosed with RSD

I hope it didn't take too long; usually RSD patients have to go from doctor to doctor to find one that knows about it and doesn't just say you're crazy. My daughter and I were lucky; our podiatrist knew what it was and diagnosed it immediately.
I don't have any advice about workers' comp issues, but I just wanted to welcome you and say that you're not alone! Boards like this are helpful, both for information and for venting to people that understand. Just start reading through the threads and asking questions.
Good luck finding a good doctor! That's really important. They are out there, so keep looking.