Comp Injury
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rod
Retired 23 years
I posted that because the one and only time I went out on comp for 2 and a half months for a herniated disk my center manager called me the 2nd week I was off and told me to "get my ass back to work because he knew I was faking it". At that time I hadn't called in sick once in 17 years. I ended up going to physical therapy 3 days a week for a couple months and having a belt put around my waist with 125 pounds of weight hanging on it stretching me back out. I still remember getting out of that place feeling worse than when I went in for the first few weeks..
No one has accused me of faking it. I have an MRI that clearly shows the injuries if they would. I was surprised when (Liberty Mutual's) doctor concurred with the radiologist and my doctor. I was expecting him to say that I was fine and could return to work. I go to therapy 2 days a week and early on they were putting me on a traction table to stretch me out. Currently my PT is focusing on strengthening my core. I'm thinking I could have abs of steel and still be in pain. Some days I do leave PT feeling worse than when I went in. You did well if you were only out for 2 1/2 months. It was 2 months before they even did an MRI and at 2 months in it was still showing moderate to severe nerve compression.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
There is no current evidence supporting weak core to back problems
I can believe that but that is what the "professionals" are doing. I just drive a truck.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Totally understand. Gotta do what the doctors say
My fault I thought he was 32 years of age.
MyTripisCut
Tiyeeee-gyyyeah!
Where do you get this info? I did intense PT specifically for core, it worked for me, no doubt in my mind.
Staydryitsraining
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Story doesn't sound right with them making you wait 2 months. If true that's negligence and could possibly be a law suit. None the less. Most likely work comp will be denied, they deny everyone. If you have a lawyer and take them to court you will probably win. I had a bulge at l5 s1. Did the shots for years, they just delay the inevitable, surgery. I wasnt too old though and got a TDR which shockingly was approved, most insurance deny it and say get a fusion which is horrible for you. However since you seem to be older they will probably say get a fusion. Surgery will put you out 3-6 months if you want and if your doctor is on your side.
trickpony1
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Are you saying muscle and related soft tissues don't support the skeleton and joints?
Staydryitsraining
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Staydryitsraining
Well-Known Member
Lol he doesn't know. Every single doctor I had said the same thing. Work your core work your core.
Harley Rider
34 yrs & done!
Sorry for your pain man. This is a tough job on anyone. Liberty Mutual will do anything to get away from doing the right thing or being out any money. Stall... stall...stall ...and stall some more hoping you will run out of money and either quit or go back to work.
I have had 5 surgeries between both knees and an ankle since 2015. Workmans comp has paid for it all but not without going to war with them. They will even change up your w/c rep without letting you know a thing. Had this done more times than I can count. Will not respond to phone calls or emails hoping you will just give up.
Have sat at home for months waiting for them to make a decision and to either send me to a specialist or finally authorize the surgery. They want you to go to p/t first even though my therapist and my specialist are telling them I need surgery. I worked about 2 weeks in Jan. last year. Had surgery on an ankle and knee in June. Yes... stalled 6 months to approve my surgery. Reinjured knee during p/t and had to have another surgery in Oct. I was off all of 2018 except the first couple of weeks.
Finally filed for retirement in December after 34 years of driving after seeing my legs were just done. I now have a comp lawyer and am in negotiations for a final settlement after they failed to pay for a final disability rating on my knee.
Hope that things work out better for you. Just be ready for a struggle.
I have had 5 surgeries between both knees and an ankle since 2015. Workmans comp has paid for it all but not without going to war with them. They will even change up your w/c rep without letting you know a thing. Had this done more times than I can count. Will not respond to phone calls or emails hoping you will just give up.
Have sat at home for months waiting for them to make a decision and to either send me to a specialist or finally authorize the surgery. They want you to go to p/t first even though my therapist and my specialist are telling them I need surgery. I worked about 2 weeks in Jan. last year. Had surgery on an ankle and knee in June. Yes... stalled 6 months to approve my surgery. Reinjured knee during p/t and had to have another surgery in Oct. I was off all of 2018 except the first couple of weeks.
Finally filed for retirement in December after 34 years of driving after seeing my legs were just done. I now have a comp lawyer and am in negotiations for a final settlement after they failed to pay for a final disability rating on my knee.
Hope that things work out better for you. Just be ready for a struggle.
I appreciate your information and am sorry you had such a rough road. I have no intentions of giving up and am trying to do everything that they ask. I know that things are going to get crappy and am doing my best to prepare for whatever they throw at me. My doctor hasn't suggested surgery yet which is fine with me. I would use surgery as a last resort if things get unbearable but not as a path to continue driving for UPS. I want to walk away and not be hobbling or wheeled out of there. I hope that you get a settlement which you consider to be fair and that you are able to enjoy it. That is a lot of surgeries to go through and I wish you the best. Thanks again.
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Staydryitsraining
Well-Known Member
The problem with the disk is it will continue to leak out. Unless you plan on dying soon, 5 years, I would say get the surgery. It's about 100% better than dealing with the nerve pain. What you should expect is eventually they will either force retirement or end work comp. I would think anyway.
Harley Rider
34 yrs & done!
Thanks man. I was lucky to be in a supplemental that has 25,30, and 35 and out for retirement. I was trying to get the extra year in and the bigger retirement for the 35 years.
Even better, after retiring I filed for SS disability and was approved on first try. All my surgeons records, xrays, and ct’s undoubtly helped with that decision. Even they knew my legs were toast.
As Rod can attest to I’m sure, it’s nice getting up of a morning and not having to put on a brown uniform. Just would be nice if my body would allow me to do a lot of the things you dream and plan about doing while working.
Wish you the best
Even better, after retiring I filed for SS disability and was approved on first try. All my surgeons records, xrays, and ct’s undoubtly helped with that decision. Even they knew my legs were toast.
As Rod can attest to I’m sure, it’s nice getting up of a morning and not having to put on a brown uniform. Just would be nice if my body would allow me to do a lot of the things you dream and plan about doing while working.
Wish you the best
rod
Retired 23 years
No --recovered from it and have never had any more back problems. I'm one tuff SOB.
