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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:36:51 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Question for upcoming visit]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8943</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:02:48 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone. Finally get to see choice of dr.(neurologist) for second time since 4-08. Lawyer mentioned to me thurs. gone that ic and their lawyer would like to discus settlement after visit. cash and release I believe.  Any suggestion. Will be back shortly. Thanks. In La.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello everyone. Finally get to see choice of dr.(neurologist) for second time since 4-08. Lawyer mentioned to me thurs. gone that ic and their lawyer would like to discus settlement after visit. cash and release I believe.  Any suggestion. Will be back shortly. Thanks. In La.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aflac]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8942</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:20:43 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was off work for three weeks, went without a paycheck for four weeks, and I still<br />
have not received a cent from W/C thanks to my employer not filing the C2 form.<br />
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Thank goodness I have Aflac :) insurance! I finally received a check from them for &#36;926. with more pending. I have short term disability and accident policies with<br />
Aflac. It looks like all the money I paid in will reward me now in my time of need. <br />
And believe me, it couldn't come at a better time.  <br />
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It really is the insurance where "If you get hurt and miss work; it doesn't hurt to miss work."<br />
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Darkstar]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I was off work for three weeks, went without a paycheck for four weeks, and I still<br />
have not received a cent from W/C thanks to my employer not filing the C2 form.<br />
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Thank goodness I have Aflac :) insurance! I finally received a check from them for &#36;926. with more pending. I have short term disability and accident policies with<br />
Aflac. It looks like all the money I paid in will reward me now in my time of need. <br />
And believe me, it couldn't come at a better time.  <br />
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It really is the insurance where "If you get hurt and miss work; it doesn't hurt to miss work."<br />
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Darkstar]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Still no reply from Admin]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8941</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:48:44 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have written to admin with regards to my friend in N. J. saying that she is having problems getting registered.  I still haven't heard back.  I don't want to leave this girl out there stranded especially since I can see that she is floating around as a guest.  A bit like a ghost.  She sees everything, but can't make herself heard.  I don't like to keep trying to post for her since I worry that I will get something wrong in the process.  And she is feeling particularly down at the moment as well.  Anyone have any ideas?  I don't understand why she is having the problems.  I had hoped that maybe I could register for her, but now that I am a member, I can't find any place to actually do that.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have written to admin with regards to my friend in N. J. saying that she is having problems getting registered.  I still haven't heard back.  I don't want to leave this girl out there stranded especially since I can see that she is floating around as a guest.  A bit like a ghost.  She sees everything, but can't make herself heard.  I don't like to keep trying to post for her since I worry that I will get something wrong in the process.  And she is feeling particularly down at the moment as well.  Anyone have any ideas?  I don't understand why she is having the problems.  I had hoped that maybe I could register for her, but now that I am a member, I can't find any place to actually do that.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[sick leave?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8940</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:08:37 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am my a teacher/coach in a school district.  I injured my little finger on my dominate hand while I was coaching my 7th grade volleyball team at school. I will have to  wear a split for 6-8 weeks and may have to have surgery.  I have a doctor's appointment  with a ortho specialist.  My question is when I take time off for doctor's appointments or for the surgery do I have to use my sick leave or are those paid days with no deduction from my accumulated sick leave?<br />
Thanks,<br />
Linda Janke]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am my a teacher/coach in a school district.  I injured my little finger on my dominate hand while I was coaching my 7th grade volleyball team at school. I will have to  wear a split for 6-8 weeks and may have to have surgery.  I have a doctor's appointment  with a ortho specialist.  My question is when I take time off for doctor's appointments or for the surgery do I have to use my sick leave or are those paid days with no deduction from my accumulated sick leave?<br />
Thanks,<br />
Linda Janke]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's Crazy!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8939</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:55:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The attorney for the insurance company sent my attorney a letter in the mail.<br />
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Seems they were under the impression I was receiving active treatment from the work comp doctor's on the back/carpal tunnel and right knee.<br />
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What is funny about this letter is I have been waiting 11 months on the judge's decision granting medical treatment for the above.<br />
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And my primary doctor (osteopath) has put in writing, the ulnar nerve entrapment is linked to the use of the cane. <br />
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The letter goes on to say the TTD payments have stopped due to not participating in active treatment.  <br />
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Now they are seeking credit for the TTD paid after I reached MMI.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The attorney for the insurance company sent my attorney a letter in the mail.<br />
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Seems they were under the impression I was receiving active treatment from the work comp doctor's on the back/carpal tunnel and right knee.<br />
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What is funny about this letter is I have been waiting 11 months on the judge's decision granting medical treatment for the above.<br />
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And my primary doctor (osteopath) has put in writing, the ulnar nerve entrapment is linked to the use of the cane. <br />
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The letter goes on to say the TTD payments have stopped due to not participating in active treatment.  <br />
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Now they are seeking credit for the TTD paid after I reached MMI.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[waiting for my check]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8938</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:29:15 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Settled my case on Oct.16th.The carrier has 60 days to pay me.Any reason why they take so long?Can they actually change thier mind?I took a section 20 in N.J.I have a copy of the order of settlement with dismissal.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Settled my case on Oct.16th.The carrier has 60 days to pay me.Any reason why they take so long?Can they actually change thier mind?I took a section 20 in N.J.I have a copy of the order of settlement with dismissal.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[should I apply for Social Security Disability?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8937</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:43 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have been out of work 6 months or so now.  Injury is work related but claim denied currently because they cannot decide if injury is work related or related to pre-existing conditions contributing.  Physician documentation says work related, but have to wait and let an AME decision be made in 4 months.  Was seen by physician this week still remain temporary totally disabled no work.  Will be unable to work nearly 9-10 months by the time AME appt arrives and however; long after that for his decision.  Should I/Do I qualify to apply for Social Security Disability benefits? I have enough work years needed to qualify, I am just wondering if I should apply or should I wait for the AME decision first?  Until the WC insurance accepts my claim, my condition is not going to improve because no proper treatment is being authorized,  just get narcotic pain pills and muscle relaxers.  Pain mgt specialist has not done anything yet as they are waiting for authorization for epidural injections.  so I can see being unable to work indefinitely at this point.  so again should I apply for Social Security Disability?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have been out of work 6 months or so now.  Injury is work related but claim denied currently because they cannot decide if injury is work related or related to pre-existing conditions contributing.  Physician documentation says work related, but have to wait and let an AME decision be made in 4 months.  Was seen by physician this week still remain temporary totally disabled no work.  Will be unable to work nearly 9-10 months by the time AME appt arrives and however; long after that for his decision.  Should I/Do I qualify to apply for Social Security Disability benefits? I have enough work years needed to qualify, I am just wondering if I should apply or should I wait for the AME decision first?  Until the WC insurance accepts my claim, my condition is not going to improve because no proper treatment is being authorized,  just get narcotic pain pills and muscle relaxers.  Pain mgt specialist has not done anything yet as they are waiting for authorization for epidural injections.  so I can see being unable to work indefinitely at this point.  so again should I apply for Social Security Disability?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Redneck funeral]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8936</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:45:57 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Two rednecks brothers were attending their momma's funeral.  They got up to go view the body only one brother was a bit slow, he didn't want to spill his beer.<br />
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The first brother got up to the casket, looked down at his mother, then looked again then turned and waved for his brother go hurry up.<br />
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Eventually his brother got up to the casket.  The first brother said: "That's not momma."  The second brother looked down at his momma, then took a swig of his beer and then looked again and said: "Oh sure it is, they just shaved off her mustache."<br />
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(This is a better joke said in company, I do a really good redneck southern accent)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two rednecks brothers were attending their momma's funeral.  They got up to go view the body only one brother was a bit slow, he didn't want to spill his beer.<br />
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The first brother got up to the casket, looked down at his mother, then looked again then turned and waved for his brother go hurry up.<br />
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Eventually his brother got up to the casket.  The first brother said: "That's not momma."  The second brother looked down at his momma, then took a swig of his beer and then looked again and said: "Oh sure it is, they just shaved off her mustache."<br />
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(This is a better joke said in company, I do a really good redneck southern accent)]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pray for our troops - Ft. Hood attack]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8935</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:53:08 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The major attack today on our home soil is a terrible thing. Please say a prayer for all our troops who fight for our freedom.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The major attack today on our home soil is a terrible thing. Please say a prayer for all our troops who fight for our freedom.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[WC and Tattoo shop]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8934</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:01:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Opening my first small shop, 5 people working there, Im confused on wether or not I need WC. All the artists say they have never had WC, that because the cut that I receive from them covers booth rentals, that tech. they are not employees. They do their own taxes a carry there own liability insurance...I want to do the right thing, just dont want to spend the money if not needed. Thanks, Chris]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Opening my first small shop, 5 people working there, Im confused on wether or not I need WC. All the artists say they have never had WC, that because the cut that I receive from them covers booth rentals, that tech. they are not employees. They do their own taxes a carry there own liability insurance...I want to do the right thing, just dont want to spend the money if not needed. Thanks, Chris]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[psychopath test]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8933</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[PSYCHOPATH TEST<br />
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Read this question, come up with an answer and then scroll down to the bottom for the result. This is not a trick question.  It is as it reads.  No one I know has gotten it right. Few people do.<br />
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A woman, while at the funeral of her own mother, met a guy whom she did not know.  She thought this guy was amazing.  She believed him to be her dream guy so much that she fell in love with him right there, but never asked for his number and could not find him.  A few days later she killed her sister...<br />
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Question: What is her motive for killing her sister?<br />
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She was hoping the guy would appear at the funeral again... If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test by a famous American psychologist used to determine if one has the same mentality as a killer.  Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn't answer the question correctly, good for you..<br />
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If you got the answer correct, please let me know so I can take your crazy a** off my e-mail list!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[PSYCHOPATH TEST<br />
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Read this question, come up with an answer and then scroll down to the bottom for the result. This is not a trick question.  It is as it reads.  No one I know has gotten it right. Few people do.<br />
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A woman, while at the funeral of her own mother, met a guy whom she did not know.  She thought this guy was amazing.  She believed him to be her dream guy so much that she fell in love with him right there, but never asked for his number and could not find him.  A few days later she killed her sister...<br />
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Question: What is her motive for killing her sister?<br />
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She was hoping the guy would appear at the funeral again... If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test by a famous American psychologist used to determine if one has the same mentality as a killer.  Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn't answer the question correctly, good for you..<br />
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If you got the answer correct, please let me know so I can take your crazy a** off my e-mail list!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Present for Dave]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8932</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:27:09 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I painted this bobcat for Dave for Christmas and wanted to know what you guys think. The color isn't the same as in real life that could be the camera operators malfunction. You will get the idea of what it looks like if you picture the rocks more gray in color. <br />
If you see something I should change please let me know since after looking at it for so long it's a blur to me. Thanks Backache<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I painted this bobcat for Dave for Christmas and wanted to know what you guys think. The color isn't the same as in real life that could be the camera operators malfunction. You will get the idea of what it looks like if you picture the rocks more gray in color. <br />
If you see something I should change please let me know since after looking at it for so long it's a blur to me. Thanks Backache<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[How Bush Administration Surpressed Work Injury Data..]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8931</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:54:18 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/...ion-Board/<br />
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"During the Bush years, Whitmore became increasingly vocal in criticizing the steady decline in the accuracy of mandated industry reports of on-the-job accidents and illnesses, as well as his agency’s growing aversion toward enforcing recordkeeping requirements."<br />
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"Ironically, the Obama administration is now moving to adopt some of the reforms that Whitmore had long urged."<br />
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LexisNexis is a legal web site and has many members who follow labor/union issues.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/...ion-Board/<br />
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"During the Bush years, Whitmore became increasingly vocal in criticizing the steady decline in the accuracy of mandated industry reports of on-the-job accidents and illnesses, as well as his agency’s growing aversion toward enforcing recordkeeping requirements."<br />
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"Ironically, the Obama administration is now moving to adopt some of the reforms that Whitmore had long urged."<br />
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LexisNexis is a legal web site and has many members who follow labor/union issues.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please pray for Mac]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8930</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:19:43 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[We received a call this morning from Daves brother and he told us a friend of ours, Mac, just found out he has cancer. Mac is 77 and was recovering from a mild stroke. He is such a good guy and I feel so bad for him. The cancer is apparently all through him. Could you guys  please ad him to your prayer list. Thanks Backache.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We received a call this morning from Daves brother and he told us a friend of ours, Mac, just found out he has cancer. Mac is 77 and was recovering from a mild stroke. He is such a good guy and I feel so bad for him. The cancer is apparently all through him. Could you guys  please ad him to your prayer list. Thanks Backache.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[ny]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8929</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:50:23 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[NY YAnKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is this really how I'm suppose to be treated??]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8928</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:19:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am very happy I found this place.I am in Michigan and my case seems to be different from the others I have read here. I worked for my company for 5 1/2 years. In the first few weeks I was there I started having trouble breathing and had to go to the emergency room. They told me I have asthma, treated me and released me. I returned to work and over the next 5 years my breathing got worse and worse. It got to the point that I was taking 8 different medications, breathing treatments, and the only thing that would work is high doses of steroids. I was hospitalized two other times during those years for acute asthma and unless I was on high doses of steroids I could barely get off the couch. In April of 09 I just couldnt take it anymore and told my doctor we need to do something else cause I'm getting worse. I ended up going to a center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The physician, after lots of test and referrals to other doctors, diagnosed me with Interstitial Lung Disease, COPD, Asthma from being exposed to Cobalt and Carbide dust at work.I had to immediately be removed from from the workplace in mid April 09. Workers Comp immediately disputed the claim and my employer told me I should get an attorney.(I didnt want to at first because my employers treated me like family and I didnt want to do that to them.)I recieved short term disability for a few months that was half what I made. That ran out and my health insurance ran out 30 days after I had to leave work. Now I am down to my last 2000&#36;. Cant afford prescriptions I am suppose to be on. Doctor doesnt know how to continue treatment cause I have no insurance and no way to pay for testing. He has givin me some samples that he has to keep me with some meds. Is this how this is works? I am at financial ruin. I cant pay for my child support, rent, let alone medications. I have told my attorney this and he said that I have to pay for these things because workers comp is disputing claim. Can anyone give me any advice,insight. Is this really how this is?? Is this how I'm suppose to be treated?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am very happy I found this place.I am in Michigan and my case seems to be different from the others I have read here. I worked for my company for 5 1/2 years. In the first few weeks I was there I started having trouble breathing and had to go to the emergency room. They told me I have asthma, treated me and released me. I returned to work and over the next 5 years my breathing got worse and worse. It got to the point that I was taking 8 different medications, breathing treatments, and the only thing that would work is high doses of steroids. I was hospitalized two other times during those years for acute asthma and unless I was on high doses of steroids I could barely get off the couch. In April of 09 I just couldnt take it anymore and told my doctor we need to do something else cause I'm getting worse. I ended up going to a center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The physician, after lots of test and referrals to other doctors, diagnosed me with Interstitial Lung Disease, COPD, Asthma from being exposed to Cobalt and Carbide dust at work.I had to immediately be removed from from the workplace in mid April 09. Workers Comp immediately disputed the claim and my employer told me I should get an attorney.(I didnt want to at first because my employers treated me like family and I didnt want to do that to them.)I recieved short term disability for a few months that was half what I made. That ran out and my health insurance ran out 30 days after I had to leave work. Now I am down to my last 2000&#36;. Cant afford prescriptions I am suppose to be on. Doctor doesnt know how to continue treatment cause I have no insurance and no way to pay for testing. He has givin me some samples that he has to keep me with some meds. Is this how this is works? I am at financial ruin. I cant pay for my child support, rent, let alone medications. I have told my attorney this and he said that I have to pay for these things because workers comp is disputing claim. Can anyone give me any advice,insight. Is this really how this is?? Is this how I'm suppose to be treated?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Not sure what we need to do]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8927</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:10:13 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[We live in Louisiana, last August my husband was injured on the job, he had a scope done and then ended up having total knee on his right knee this past March. He is still off work and after seeing a second doctor the conclusion is he will not be able to go back to driving a truck. The doctors say that his quad muscle is the problem and not his new knee. Of course we already know he will have to have the left knee done as well. Now we are being told that WC is wanting to offer us a settlement, we have no idea what to do now and since we are at the end of our rope could somebody advise us what we need to do.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We live in Louisiana, last August my husband was injured on the job, he had a scope done and then ended up having total knee on his right knee this past March. He is still off work and after seeing a second doctor the conclusion is he will not be able to go back to driving a truck. The doctors say that his quad muscle is the problem and not his new knee. Of course we already know he will have to have the left knee done as well. Now we are being told that WC is wanting to offer us a settlement, we have no idea what to do now and since we are at the end of our rope could somebody advise us what we need to do.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Beyond the scope of normal household duties]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8926</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:29:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am here in Montana.  Injured in 2007 with herniated disk at L5-S1, had surgery, failed.  Now have complications of symptomatic Tarlov's cyst which w/c have accepted as being workplace injury related.  I am currently waiting for w/c to decide whether or not I should be allowed to go to Kansas City for surgery...this is a new field and as such my own surgeon can not do the surgery.  On top of all of this my surgeon has written to w/c stating that he feels that I am in need of some help in the home as well as some one to drive me to and from shopping on an occasional basis.  I live on my own.  Can no longer drive due to the meds I am taking and the pain that  I get and can not take good care of my own home.<br />
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W/C has stated that my surgeon should advise if I require nursing care beyond the scope of normal household duties.  I have found on research the "normal household duties" are such as meal preparation, putting out the rubbish etc.  So what is beyond the normal scope?  I cannot clean floors or use a hoover without extreme pain.  I have a king size bed and the mattress is a Tempurpedic...it is bloody heavy and I find it really difficult stripping and making that bed.  It is really hard.  Washing the shower and the bath is difficult.  So are they basically saying that I have to live in a dirty house and not make the beds or what?  I am just trying to find out if I can get any kind of help.  I am pretty much totally isolated because I am no longer able to drive.  Watching telly is really boring, guys!!!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am here in Montana.  Injured in 2007 with herniated disk at L5-S1, had surgery, failed.  Now have complications of symptomatic Tarlov's cyst which w/c have accepted as being workplace injury related.  I am currently waiting for w/c to decide whether or not I should be allowed to go to Kansas City for surgery...this is a new field and as such my own surgeon can not do the surgery.  On top of all of this my surgeon has written to w/c stating that he feels that I am in need of some help in the home as well as some one to drive me to and from shopping on an occasional basis.  I live on my own.  Can no longer drive due to the meds I am taking and the pain that  I get and can not take good care of my own home.<br />
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W/C has stated that my surgeon should advise if I require nursing care beyond the scope of normal household duties.  I have found on research the "normal household duties" are such as meal preparation, putting out the rubbish etc.  So what is beyond the normal scope?  I cannot clean floors or use a hoover without extreme pain.  I have a king size bed and the mattress is a Tempurpedic...it is bloody heavy and I find it really difficult stripping and making that bed.  It is really hard.  Washing the shower and the bath is difficult.  So are they basically saying that I have to live in a dirty house and not make the beds or what?  I am just trying to find out if I can get any kind of help.  I am pretty much totally isolated because I am no longer able to drive.  Watching telly is really boring, guys!!!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Auto Settlement]]></title>
			<link>http://www.workerscompensation.com/forums/general/showthread.php?tid=8925</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:24:50 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[We have reached an agreement with the auto insurance company.<br />
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The amount is just under &#36;10,000.00 and yes that is low but there is no wage loss due to wc and not working. <br />
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My main goal is to pay medical bills owed and pay the attorney.<br />
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And of course Medicare wants their share, it won't be much since I've only had Medicare for 1 year.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We have reached an agreement with the auto insurance company.<br />
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The amount is just under &#36;10,000.00 and yes that is low but there is no wage loss due to wc and not working. <br />
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My main goal is to pay medical bills owed and pay the attorney.<br />
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And of course Medicare wants their share, it won't be much since I've only had Medicare for 1 year.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[was asked to quit my job]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:18 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[i hurt my self at work  , torn rotorcuff and badly torn biecf muscle had surgey , sept. 16,09 , two weeks ago  i could have gone back to work light duty with restrictions, only answering phones, but no driving allowed, w/c nurse told me to, called dr. he said no, so just had another appt. with dr.  released light duty with some restrictions only 5lbs. per arm to lift, i am a mech. so not able to do that work now, went to work this morn. when boss saw restrictions  he then said i need to quit or the home office was going to fine ways to get rid of me. so i left, saw lawyer, this afternoon, may have another job, but know have to talk to dr. what a mess.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[i hurt my self at work  , torn rotorcuff and badly torn biecf muscle had surgey , sept. 16,09 , two weeks ago  i could have gone back to work light duty with restrictions, only answering phones, but no driving allowed, w/c nurse told me to, called dr. he said no, so just had another appt. with dr.  released light duty with some restrictions only 5lbs. per arm to lift, i am a mech. so not able to do that work now, went to work this morn. when boss saw restrictions  he then said i need to quit or the home office was going to fine ways to get rid of me. so i left, saw lawyer, this afternoon, may have another job, but know have to talk to dr. what a mess.]]></content:encoded>
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