Michael A. Kernbach

Early in my Va. State Police career, I injured a knee during a scuba assignment. Torn meniscus. Surgery required so I was placed on WC leave. I had difficulty with VSP administration regarding the WC compensation. Mr. Kernbach assisted in correction of the difficulties I encountered. Subsequently, I... injured that same knee again on another dive while lifting a drowned victim out of the water. Another surgery required. During an undercover assignment I sustained a knee injury to the other knee which also required surgery. Over time, the knee with two injuries worsened and subsequently, I retired on a service incurred injury. Initially, the WC board denied my petition for retirement so a hearing before a WC officer, a representative of the AG's office. Mr. Kernbach appeared with me at the hearing at the WC office. As a result of Mr. Kernbach's assistance, my claim was granted and I retired with a service incurred (3) injury. I highly recommend Mr. Kernbach for anyone employed in a hazardous like of work should they have an injury on the job. Feel free to contact me at [email protected].