Who Issues a Certified Copy of an Award in California Workers Compensation

In 34 years of practice in workers' comp, I've never heard of a certified copy of the F & A so I'm not sure such a thing even exists. Why would...

How to get my surgeon to operate on my workers comp claim injury?

First, you want to make sure your doctor has the authorization from the insurance company to treat you. If he doesn't, then that may be the hang...

After settling for a lump sum through workers comp ,can my prexisting injuries be treated through my insurance?

Generally speaking, the answer is "yes" although it may depend on the specific language in your health care policy. We still don't know how the...

I have a question about Workers Comp retraining voucher concerning getting cash instead of voucher.

I agree with Ms. Harris. My only other thought is that you might be shooting a little high at $3,500.00. I would expect they would pay no more...

I agree with Mr. Cleveland and Ms. Harris. Trial brief is argument not evidence. It should not be listed in the MOH.

How long should it take to get my benefits after i was denied ?

You say your case was denied. It would be important to know why it was denied. If you've had 3 QME panels issue before the parties could finally...

Could someone explain what my options are with my workers compensation settlement?

What is more important to you: keeping your future medical care open with less cash now or more cash now but no future medical care? If you want...

Have a metacarpophalangeal capusiltis joint issue and Workers Comp trigger thumb injury requiring surgery.

Yes. I would certainly want any Award resulting from that rating to include a provision for future medical care.

MSC attended MSC on 1/29/14 couldn't get my attorney to submit PTP/PHYSC report on the day of my MSC.

Not enough information here to give an adequate answer. No question asked so not able to answer. You probably ought to schedule another fact...

If I settle in a workers compensation case, will I have trouble getting insurance to cover for my pre-existing condition?

I agree with my colleagues....it shouldn't be a problem. Especially under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).