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CT I had received a voluntary agreement amount of 14.5 percent (an average of 12 and 17 percent). Then I ended up having surgery (l4-s1) fusion. Now two years after the surgery my back has fused. MMI done and total back percentage is 25%.
I just received a voluntary agreement form that says they will pay me 8% because they are subtracting 17 percent from the 25%. Since the previous amount was an average. But I only received the 14.5 % money?
I am confused, this doesn't seem right as I will not receive 2.5 % of my impairment
Also, my doctor will not release me to work as he says I am disabled. So how can I be on PPD.?
Anyone in CT that can explain this to me?
Car accident 2/2/12. Operation 10/13/15.
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10-19-2017, 05:15 PM
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Did the doctor that did the 25% rating do either of the others ?
Sounds like its a negotiation with the carrier/employer. if so, they want to give the least.
Tell them you are willing to give them credit for 12.
...a sillly game that will end up with a split again.
Permanent disability applies to all possible jobs; not just yours. "Permanent" refers to the duration of the disability not to the extent or amount.
There are levels of disability; you are not permanently totally disabled from all jobs/occupations-- only permanently partially disabled from some jobs.
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(10-19-2017, 05:15 PM)1171 Wrote: Did the doctor that did the 25% rating do either of the others ?
Sounds like its a negotiation with the carrier/employer. if so, they want to give the least.
Tell them you are willing to give them credit for 12.
...a sillly game that will end up with a split again.
Permanent disability applies to all possible jobs; not just yours. "Permanent" refers to the duration of the disability not to the extent or amount.
There are levels of disability; you are not permanently totally disabled from all jobs/occupations-- only permanently partially disabled from some jobs.
THANK YOU,
No the 25% was three different doctors post operation.
The original 14.5 % average was 3 or more years ago with different doctors.
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If you can not get a reasonable offer, file for hearing.
http://wcc.state.ct.us
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(10-20-2017, 05:26 PM)1171 Wrote: If you can not get a reasonable offer, file for hearing.
http://wcc.state.ct.us
I just got a letter in the mail. My union rep has filed for an informal hearing for me. Yah.
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good for you.
too bad more workers don't have someone like that to help them.
be well.
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10-22-2017, 01:10 PM
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(10-21-2017, 06:08 PM)1171 Wrote: good for you.
too bad more workers don't have someone like that to help them.
be well.
I agree. All injured workers need this.
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I am not an attorney.Anything I write should not be considered legal advice.I am writing from my own personal experiences,which is not from any sort of legal background. You should consult with an attorney over legal issues. In California, if you cannot get an attorney you can consult with an I&A officer.
