Tx Workers Comp records?

[brokenagain]

How would I go about obtaining my past records dating back to 1982 for previous work related injuries? I am curious to know what my current med staus is in their opinion.

[1171]

I'd just contact your prior doctor's directly and ask them for a second opinion; they'll contact your current physicans and arrange for records and xrays, etc.

[brokenagain]

1171 Wrote:I'd just contact your prior doctor's directly and ask them for a second opinion; they'll contact your current physicans and arrange for records and xrays, etc.

Good advice but going back 26 years it might be hard to find some these docs even if I remembered their names. I was hoping there might be a way to contact WC for my records.
Thanks

[1171]

dept of Insurance now handles workers comp in texas. here's the contact list and is as good a place as any to start but don't expect much.
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/wc/dwccontacts.html
you can also try the prior carrier if you remember their name.

[mistreated]

I have found by mistake that Dr.'s only hold records for 10 years. It is important to get a copy of your medical records for your WC. After 10 years of no activity the records are disposed of.

[brokenagain]

mistreated Wrote:I have found by mistake that Dr.'s only hold records for 10 years. It is important to get a copy of your medical records for your WC. After 10 years of no activity the records are disposed of.

I went to the Insurance site recomended and I can download a pdf file wc153 that when filled in and submitted with notary etc. they will release my prior records.
Thanks for the help

[1171]

Glad it worked out. although you don't have any records yet, you can at least ask them to start searching.

[brokenagain]

1171 Wrote:Glad it worked out. although you don't have any records yet, you can at least ask them to start searching.

I should have at 5 incedents in my file starting in 82 and up to 07.
I am just currious of my overall rating.
Tendons and nerves cut in hand
Knee damage and surgery.
Lower back surgery.
Lower back fusion/surgery.
Run over by heavy equipment with more damage.

[1171]

unless you have overlapping disability your prior injuries shouldn't matter.

[brokenagain]

1171 Wrote:unless you have overlapping disability your prior injuries shouldn't matter.

Slowly destroying myself does'nt count? Cumlitive is not an issue?
Thats not right.