"Obamacare" gets a bad rap from our right, but it has been invaluable helping many of our citizens, especially those that are disabled but not qualified for Medicare or insurance from a spouse, etc.

What we're discussing in this thread is medical coverage for injuries that occurred at work. The insurance companies are very aggressive denying coverage.

I suspect a diagnosis of CRPS results in what they term a "high value claim". Our crowd is expensive because it isn't easy or simple to get better.

From what my lawyer has hinted CRPS must be a very high value claim. Once you have it you don't just get better. It progresses. It often renders you unable to work. You certainly need medical (expensive medical) care.

My AME recommended I ask my doc for a prescription for a scooter. I'm quite sure that will be denied. W/C won't even approve exercise equipment for me, not even cheap equipment. He also said ask for a CAT scan to verify that one fracture didn't heal so that podiatrist can try again to get the device that's supposed to help with bone healing.

Oh and I DO have arthritis in my big toe joint, but podiatrist said its cause by the trauma from my fall. Multiple cysts in the joint. But he can't do any of the typical treatments due to the CRPS.

I can't believe a doc could just change their report. That sounds like medical malpractice to me!

I bought my own scooter back when I had money. It's a game changer.
You can get them used for about one third of new cost.
Of course, work comp denied that request. Their reasoning was hilarious: if a person can stand up using a cane they do not need a power chair or scooter.

You can get free medical equipment loans from local organizations sometimes. If you call your local Red Cross they might be able to direct you.