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How difficult is it to get approved for Workers Comp? - hurting

Posted: Jul 10, 2013

Has anyone had success with WC claim? If so, can you provide some details so I can compare? Thanks a bunch.

too broad a question - for what type of injury

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Approved for what injury?

There are lots of claims that can be made to WC and some seem to have more success than others.

I know it's much much harder to get approval on a claim for repetitive stress because more and more people keyboard in their personal lives as well as work life. So it really depends on what you're trying to claim.

Injury - hurting

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Pain in what feels like Achilles tendon on right. I believe it's from foot pedal. Changed feet now the left is starting to begin to ache as the right one started before became very painful.

I don't think they can pinpoint that to the pedal, or chair. - guessing they will counter with

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your fault for choosing to sit so long or choosing to not get up and walk around, entertaining poor ergonomics, etc. And statictics of MT population with this same problem working with a foot pedal? My guess very low percentage nationwide. You'd be better off claiming you're a runner and literally pounding the pavement with all your weight to cause Achilles damage and get the funds. If you're hitting your footpedal that hard, they'll tell ya right there you are doing it wrong in the first place.

My point is - too many loopholes and they are cutting back on everything so they'll find one. One of their favorites - weight.

What do you want from Work Comp? - xx

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It sounds like all you need to do is alter the ergonomics of your work station or do some exercises or something simple. Work Comp isn't going to pay you not to work because your foot-pedal foot gets sore.

Okay snarky.. - xx

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No need to get up in arms about a question of WC. Never had anything in 15+ years except for this and wondering WC or maybe disability to let it heal before both ankles are not usable. You're such a rude snarky little insect aren't you?

Why yes. Yes I am. - Thanks for noticing.

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You lost that round when you resorted to name calling.

My experience with WC - Anonymous

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I fell in the workplace and needed emergency surgery on my ankle. That was a different situation but I had no problems with Workmen's Comp, but they did everything possible to facilitate my getting back to work. I can tell you that you won't get put on disability while you let it heal, they'll want you on limited duty or making some ergonomic adjustments. You'll also need exams and opinions from probably more than one provider, and there are different impairment ratings based on your injury and ability to work. If nothing else, you'll get sent to vocational rehab to retrain for something else. There is a lot of hoop jumping if you file a WC claim, they might say it was a preexisting condition. What I would suggest is trying some things on your own first. If you don't get better and still continue to have problems, then I would look into filing a claim.

Thank you so much for your input :) NM - hurting

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My foot problem due to pedal (sm) - Rose

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I worked very long hours as an IC for over 20 years and never had a problem with my feet until I started working for a service and go so many ESLs and very bad dictators, in addition to having a platform that does not allow a good auto backspace. So with bad dictators it requires constant, non-stop stomping on the pedal. I really feel it with these bad dictators with severe pain, burning and neuropathy. My right foot was so bad I could barely walk and almost had to use a disabled scooter to do my shopping. I switched to the left foot and the right foot slowly improved but now I have some of the same problems with the left foot.

I'm sure the IC people could correct the problem with this horrid auto backspace, but doubt they would even look into the problem unless there is a WC claims against an MTSO for it's contribution to the foot injuries. I'd say it's about 40% the horrid auto back space and 60% the very bad dictators. Fortunately we have mostly good dictators but the bad ones really exacerbate the problem.

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