Injured Nov. 2007

[Nessa]

I am an RN that recieved an injury on the job when a patient fell on my causing mid-back (thoractic) disc bulging with a small herniation that causes severe pain with walking or prolonging sitting and a torm meniscus in my left knee which required surgery to repair last Jan. My employer has been jerks during this whole incident. Recently I has a FCE. The PT stated I should only do sedetary work. My doctor did not agree and changed it to light duty. Can he do this? I have not recieved any MMI numbers at this time. This is a very slow process!! Does anybody know what will happen next? Although, I did not request monetary settlement, I understand this is given with all cases. All I am interested in is not injuring my body any further (I am 51 yr. old). Does anyone know how much the "settlement" will be? Will it keep me from getting prolonged care for the injuries? I am so new at this and do not even know anyone who has went through this. Thanks in advance. Nessa

[AQA]

Welcome. I must say it threw me off just a little seeing a post like this here. Generally They are posted on the Injured Worker part of the forum. No Matter, you will still get advice here.

To answere the question about "can the DR. disagree with what PT says" YES, the DR. can.

One thing I noticed is that you did not list your state. So info. is state specific.

As far as what happens next, I can only guess. I am assuming the DR. has you on light duty because it is benificial for injured workers to try and work, but within the restrictions impossed by the DR. It also is another part of the equation for the DR. to figure out what is going on. I hope this helps.

Take Care.