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03-13-2013, 12:02 PM
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On a scale what type of impairment ratings have been given for PCS I have this question due to the fact I was hurt on the job...
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03-13-2013, 12:24 PM
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There is not a standard impairment rating for PCS. It depends on the symptoms and the intensity of the symptoms.
What symptoms are you struggling with ?
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03-13-2013, 01:43 PM
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Well let's start with bad headaches / dizzy spells / vomiting / light hurts my eyes on days / sensitivity to noise/ ringing in my ears/ ..it seems like the vomiting goes threw it's time off,, I'll sometimes go weeks at a time with out doing it and bam I'll start up and it will continue for days or weeks ...the dizzy spells never go away if I move my head to fast or stand up to fast I'll go down ...riding in a car sometimes is a chore ..lol this has been going on for 3 years ..I'm tired ...
 and let's not forget about the memory loss or I'll be talking about something and just loose thought of what I'm talking about ..that never happen before my accident ...
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03-13-2013, 03:14 PM
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Hi. Not sure what your question is exactly. You mention some classic PCS symptoms, including both physical symptoms (vertigo, vomiting, light and noise sensitivity) and cognitive impairments such as memory deficits.
By "hurt on the job" is there a SSD or workers comp question? Who have you seen professionally? Have you seen a neurologist for the symptoms or a clinical neuropsychologist for the memory or other cognitive problems? The more you share with us the better forum members will be able to share our experiences and suggest how they got better or learned to deal with their symptoms. Best to you in your recovery.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition. Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life. Last edited by Lightrail11; 03-13-2013 at 04:02 PM. |
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03-13-2013, 04:01 PM
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Hi,
I know this can have a severe impairment rating. I am in process of showing "evidence" so I can get on disability as I am unable to work. I think Workers Comp will assign you a disability rating but I sure would not let them do it without bringing your own evidence from a private neurologist, MRI, I am even undergoing Neuropsychological testing as this can give much evidence to how badly you are hurt and to what extent you are able to function. There is a section on here for people with workers comp questions, someone on there would probably know. Try to find someone who has been through the process. Good luck. Hope this helped a bit. Brain
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Brain patch. . Had MVA in 2006 resulting in post concussive syndrome manifested by cognitive impairment, chronic pain/ fatigue. Chronic pain of head, neck, back, left leg. Other problems include REM sleep behavior disorder, nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy, chronic migraines associated with nausea/vertigo, episodes of passing out, hypoglycemia, liver dysfunction (had accidental overdose of acetaminophen in 2009) had liver and kidney failure, hernia, degenerative disc disease with compression of nerve root, PTSD, and other problems associated with functioning problems from traumatic brain injury (light, sound sensitive, easily overloaded, easily distracted, cannot focus, anxiety problems etc.) |
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03-13-2013, 04:25 PM
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Thank you ..I have got all my stuff from my Dr's I have a appointment at a workers comp dr Friday I was just wondering what kind of rating they will give me ...
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03-13-2013, 04:28 PM
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sorry I posted this in the wrong place...
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03-13-2013, 10:41 PM
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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