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1171 Wrote:workers comp in Ohio requires a lot more participation by the employer, doctor, and worker to accomplish job modifications and rehabilitation then demanded under Federal ADA.
I would think that a meaningful discussion on your return to work would start with a clear and precise agreement and understanding of your work restictions/limitations. Your situation would likely require individually tailored transitional work and may result in less then a full-time assignment.
Such a program should be directed by a professional return-to-work specialist or vocational rehabilitation counselor.
have you initiated such a conversation with your employer?
when do you expect to be able to?

Right now i am in the process of Physical Therapy but have been told by SSDI that I can not return to my previous work. I have done that type of work for 35 years that is all i Know.

[1171]

that's not an uncommon problem.
Men seem to have an especially difficult time in switching careers or dealing with job loss.
many impairment based states also use age as a factor in how job change and job loss are handled--providing more benefits the older one is.
professional rehabilitation consultants are aware of these added obstacles. being open and keeping an open mind to the process will help