someone please give me some help

[mel1980]

ok heres an update from yesterday...You all know i went to a new dr and she gave me new limits when i went into work today i spoke with my human resource guy gave him the sheet and see if he could accomidate me well he said i dont think so we are gonna have to put you on temp disability which i really didnt want to do as im behind in bills as it is and i will know be lost without a paycheck for however long it takes them to go threw this/...Whith this said he called the insurance adjjuster now its someone else new to the case not the same lady ok well he called the dr and she changed her restrcitions and said i could still do my same job? what the hell is that? I told my emplyer there is now way i can do that he was willing to work with me but what can you do with limited use of left hand??/ well with that said he suggested i call and speak with the dr and find out whats going on so i did she called me back and before she did she spole with the ins adjuster and now she changed the restrictions again...well with that said as of tomorrow i am out on temp disabilty from what the adjuster said he has to investigate the claim to make sure it is work related how could it not be if i have numbness in arm possible cts and severe neck pain either sprain or pinched nerve and my job is repetive all day bending lifting use of hands come on??/ So what should i expect from here i am a little nervous???? My next drs appointment is next thursday which would make it 7 days so if she outs me back to work lets just say on friday which is 8 days then will i still get paid for those 7 i dont think she is gonna do that as my mri is on thursday after i see her so she will know nothing yet and i start therpay on wed so what does everyone think please let me know

[red1030]

Mel..obtain an attorney...the games have begun... very similar story... Red

[mel1980]

ok so what you mean how will they find out if it not work related that is my question? I do repetitve motion all day at work...i work for a lettershop and stuff envelopes feed lasers its all repetive work with hands and bending and lifting severeal other employees have gotten carpal tunnel and they have had no problem so should i expect them not to pay me i am very nervous

[AQA]

Mel, I know it is hard to do, but don't get to nervus. If your injury falls in line with what you do as an employee, all should be fine. There are some people that file false claims to get medical attention that they can not get elsewhere. Provided that the company is not disputing the claim, which it sounds like they are not.( The medical attention you are receiving ). You will receive monetary benifits if you can not work. If you have work restrictions. You need to have them listed in writing from your Dr.. Do not violate the restrictions.

[mel1980]

ok so what you are saying is who do they investigate and what do they investigate i have no doubt that it is not work related severeal others iw ork with have had cts surgery and there has been no problem...do they investigate my wokr history?

[AQA]

Mel, You responded as I was editing my response. I went back and reread what you posted and felt it proper to make corrections. The word investigate was not the right word to use. I am sorry. Please reread my first response.

[mel1980]

ok thanks yes they put me on restrictions and they could not accomidate me so the hr guy said we will put you out on temp disability so you can get paid so what you are sayingf as long as my employer doesnt dispute the claim then i will be paid? im not sure if thast what you meant or not they are not disputing it what so ever they know its work related

[AQA]

Then you should be fine. It did not sound like they were disputing it.

[monster]

Mel, if you have restrictions that your company cannot accomodate, then yes you should be paid while you are out. I'm not sure if there is a waiting period or if it starts immediately. Hopefully someone can answer that question for you. If you are getting worried about bills, if the HR fellow is nice and helpful you might ask when you can expext to start receiving payments and they should also know how much they will be. Getting answers may depend on how nice the people are in the HR department. Try to be pleasant even if you aren't getting the answers you want, once you upset them it might be difficult to get any answers. I'm not sure if they are even allowed to answer these types of questions but it wouldn't hurt to ask, all they can do is say no. Good luck to you

[Pooh]

You may also ask your HR person if you have a short term disability policy through your health insurance policy. Some companies have them for their employees as part of their health benefits packages. Some times WC injuries will not be allowed - and other times - they will but will be an offset from what you make on WC - so something to check into. I should state that is if you are going to be off at least a certain number of weeks - each policy has a minimum requirement that you will need to be off first to apply for it.