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Hello everyone,

I have a question about my niece. She has been out of work since August do to a back injury. She also has Lupus. W/C rejected her claim. She has a Lawyer.

She wants to stay out of work for at least a year in order to try for SSD. Her health history is so complex that I can't see SSD turning her down. What should she do?

I have another question about my case. What should I do about W/C refusing to treat me for my lumbar problem. It was found that I have pars interarticularis defect with compression deformity of both exiting L5 nerve roots within the neural foramen. Due to the pain I have not been able to return to work.

I spoke with my attorney's assistant about workers comp refusing to treat my Lumbar Radiculopathy. She stated that it will be part of my evaluation when I see the AME in Feb. What am I suppose to do in the mean time. I thought the purpose of having an Attorney would be to handle these type of issues.

Unfortunately resolving issues thru the legal system is very time consuming and there are few short cuts.
You should file for SDI benefits if you haven't already.
If a decision on your claim is being delayed they still have to provide treatment until they've issued a denial.
If the comp carrier has issued a denial you can get care thru your regular health provider (they can get reimbursed if the court issue a decision in your favor).
I would think your niece should apply for SSD and appeal any denials but I'm not sure that's what you're asking).

1171 Wrote:Unfortunately resolving issues thru the legal system is very time consuming and there are few short cuts.
You should file for SDI benefits if you haven't already.
If a decision on your claim is being delayed they still have to provide treatment until they've issued a denial.
If the comp carrier has issued a denial you can get care thru your regular health provider (they can get reimbursed if the court issue a decision in your favor).
I would think your niece should apply for SSD and appeal any denials but I'm not sure that's what you're asking).

Thank you 1171