Work Associated Irritable Larynx Syndrome

[JnetM]

Has anyone else been diagnosed with Work Associated Irritable Larynx Syndrome or something similar? WC has initially denied the claim even though the chemical exposures happened at work - the last one sent me to the hospital for 3 days. If I'm not around chemicals I'm fine but when I am exposed I need to use an inhaler to breathe. I've become sensitive to a lot more odors/fumes than just the work chemicals. What kind of disability rating should I expect? I'm new at this and would appreciate any input. Thanks

[1171]

each state has their own rules; some use the AMA guides, others are specific to their state and other use wage loss.
depends on your state.
http://www.workerscompensation.com/forum...?tid=10146

[JnetM]

(02-13-2011 10:36 PM)1171 Wrote:  each state has their own rules; some use the AMA guides, others are specific to their state and other use wage loss.
depends on your state.
http://www.workerscompensation.com/forum...?tid=10146

Missouri - any thoughts? any one else had this issue?

[1171]

disability ratings are usually based on the loss of function from normal.
an injury to any part of the body can result in any rating from 0 to 100% depending on how that person recovers.
there is no way to predict any one person's rating.
more information on permanent disability:
http://www.labor.mo.gov/DWC/Injured_Work...g_case.asp

[JnetM]

1171 - thanks for the link; that gave me a much better understanding of how things work. I would still be interested in hearing of any one else's experience with respiratory issues.