I received a letter today from WC stating that I am able to work at a light, sedentary job, with minimal walking and no stair climbing. I am far better than I was, but I have no stamina. None, zero, zilch. After the gym I am exhausted and if I try to do more I flare. I cannot imagine what job I could possibly do and how I could do it when I am chronically exhausted. It's not that I don't want to, I know I cannot.

I had to hire someone to help me get my home ready for my daughter's wedding, because I literally cannot do more than one or two things a day and when I push myself beyond my limits I flare. This woman arrived unexpectedly in the mid afternoon one day and I would not have awakened to answer the door if the phone had not been ringing simultaneously to the door bell.

Please let me know how you would handle this situation, I would appreciate any advice.

Is this the first denial letter , or after a hearing letter?

Does WC accept that RSD was brought on my a work related injury?
Do you have an atty for your wc claim , and a very good dr for ongoing care & for reports and such, on your side?
Both are pretty much needed for complicated claims..
We have e a WC forum, it isn't very active, but the sticky thread and searchable past posts still have a lot of info on how to appeal a denial.

WC rules differs from state to state, so it gets complicated.

How long have you had CRPS?

Have you applied for SSDI yet?

Is your WC doc have an opinion on your ability to work?

Have you been offered Vocational Counseling?

Do you have a WC attorney?

No, I do not. I tried to include all my answers after your questions! Thank you.

First letter, no hearing.
Yes, my injury is accepted as work related.
No, attorney.
Thank you, I did post over there, too.

Do you not have enough work credits for SSDI? Having a SSDI approval can help with your WC claim.

You probably need to hire a WC attorney.

After rereading your posts I realized WC is simply stating what your own doctor is. Is your employer still holding your job? Will they allow you to attempt to return part time? Attempting to do so slowly is not a horrible idea. If you can't manage, then you discuss with your doc why. Another option is to undergo a Functional Capacity Evaluation.

I was terminated from my job, due to my inability to perform necessary functions. I cannot return to it, even part time due to my limitations. I believe by law my employer, a municipality, is required to employ me if a job I can do, becomes available.