First of all I am afraid to even talk to anyone about this and don't want to get in trouble so I'm sorry if I seem too vague. I have worked in an emergency call center for over 20 years. I have hearing loss that is causing me problems. Because we sit for long periods of time I am now experiencing a lot of body aches especially in my legs and hips. We work extra long hours and sometimes sit for 8 hours at a time with no break other than to use the bathroom or get something to eat.
How do I know if my hearing loss and body aches are even something I can claim is work related? How do I even start a process and will I lose my job or be told I can't work there if I make these claims?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Scoops
each state has work their own work comp laws so there is no one answer without knowing yours.
most states have a website where rules and procedures and forms are posted.
most of the issues depend on medical evidence.
what do your doctors say?
without a supporting doctor's opinion relating the condition to work you won't have a successful claim.
each state has work their own work comp laws so there is no one answer without knowing yours.
most states have a website where rules and procedures and forms are posted.
most of the issues depend on medical evidence.
what do your doctors say?
without a supporting doctor's opinion relating the condition to work you won't have a successful claim.
My state is California. I haven't asked my doctor about workers comp but the hearing loss is definitely work related after many years of wearing a headset and constant sirens, tones, and phone and radio transmissions. I am not the type to file claims but after all these years and my simple requests not being accommodated I am wondering what I can do. My doctor's opinion is that my work place is too demanding, causes sleep deprivation, and he thinks I should get out of there. I make decent money and have never done anything else so quitting would be very difficult especially in todays economy.
How do I find someone to give me advice?
First of all I am afraid to even talk to anyone about this and don't want to get in trouble so I'm sorry if I seem too vague. I have worked in an emergency call center for over 20 years. I have hearing loss that is causing me problems. Because we sit for long periods of time I am now experiencing a lot of body aches especially in my legs and hips. We work extra long hours and sometimes sit for 8 hours at a time with no break other than to use the bathroom or get something to eat.
How do I know if my hearing loss and body aches are even something I can claim is work related? How do I even start a process and will I lose my job or be told I can't work there if I make these claims?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Scoops
I guess I don't understand why a hearing loss would be job related?--not unless you are employed in an unusally loud enviroment--that would cause damage to your inner ear, or it could be just age related? Aches & pains for sitting too long--I don't think so. Millions of other Americans are in sit-down jobs & complain of the same things. It also may be a sign of other physical problems that are non job related.