nanci0315 (Reposted Thread here) New Thread

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

State of Iowa;

new to this whole workers comp stuff. I got hurt at work, I work as a CNA in Iowa at a nursing home. Tripped over a table, didn't fall but screwed up my neck and shoulders enough to make me be in pain constantly and it happened almost two weeks ago with no relief as of yet.
My doctor, that I had to go to for W/C thinks that I can go back to work with 10 pound weight restriction only. The occupational therapists that I am seeing three times a week think that I should not be in an environment that would or could potentially make the injury worse. Also the chiropractor that I did see twice says he will not touch me till I have a MRI,he also agrees that I should not step a foot into work till I am more healed. I am scheudled for a MRI on Tuesday of next week.
My question is basically can I take FMLA during this period and still get all the W/C benefits, like it paying for my MRI and meds? Also, I seen our W/C doctor when he was in the office, now he is on vacation and seen someone else that is taking his place while he is off work. Is the doctor that I seen today then the second opinion that I am entitled to?
This is all very confusing to me, and I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem or any suggestions for me. My administrator is hell bent on having me be there. Is that so my injury looks to the insurance company that it is not as bad as I make it out to be?
Please help!!!

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FMLA is not insurance and does not pay any benefits.
you probably don't have an option and your lost time will be counted toward the 12 weeks of job protection.