05-21-2019, 07:35 PM
Hi from NY !!
Just needed some guidance maybe. I think i have the longest disputed case ever. Over 4 years. I have Occupational Disease and i know its harder to prove than a visible injury so maybe that's why its taking so long. I retired because of my controverted claim. I won with the judge saying i left employment because of injury It was appealed and i lost. Finally after 3 years i had fusion surgery and i am now at MMI level. I have to show attachment to labor market and look for employment. I did 60 job applications with 0 callbacks Judge said he didn't believe my searches because i was looking for jobs that were similar to what i said i couldn't do when i retired. I'm at such a loss right now. Ive obviously gotten somewhat better since my surgery. I wanted to ask him what jobs he thought i should be looking for. My attorney said hes not sure at this point. I think i went above and beyond with my searches but they didn't. I worked over 30 years with the same employer and was a great employee. I guess my ?? are has anyone gone thru this before and has anyone actually won. Ive never gone thru any comp claim. Should i ask my attorney if i myself can speak up during the hearing and let the judge hear my story ?? is that a no no ??
Just needed some guidance maybe. I think i have the longest disputed case ever. Over 4 years. I have Occupational Disease and i know its harder to prove than a visible injury so maybe that's why its taking so long. I retired because of my controverted claim. I won with the judge saying i left employment because of injury It was appealed and i lost. Finally after 3 years i had fusion surgery and i am now at MMI level. I have to show attachment to labor market and look for employment. I did 60 job applications with 0 callbacks Judge said he didn't believe my searches because i was looking for jobs that were similar to what i said i couldn't do when i retired. I'm at such a loss right now. Ive obviously gotten somewhat better since my surgery. I wanted to ask him what jobs he thought i should be looking for. My attorney said hes not sure at this point. I think i went above and beyond with my searches but they didn't. I worked over 30 years with the same employer and was a great employee. I guess my ?? are has anyone gone thru this before and has anyone actually won. Ive never gone thru any comp claim. Should i ask my attorney if i myself can speak up during the hearing and let the judge hear my story ?? is that a no no ??