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I have DOL unemployment appeal courts Thursday where i quit my job because a black male grabbed my arm at work.

It is somewhat unclear from your question exactly what your doctor said. However, the law enables you to obtain unemployment benefits if you can demonstrate "good cause." This can sometimes be hard to prove. You should request an in-person (rather than a telephone) hearing, and bring with you any evidence you have or can get showing that your doctor advised you to quit due to the hostile work environment in which you were required to work. If you are suffering specific health issues as a...