Live in CA & injured at work. 3 neurologists requested approval for ophthalmologist but adjuster denied. Can he do this?

The medical literature suggests Trigeminal Neuralgia due to compression of the trigeminal nerve caused by a tumor, stroke, an aneurysm, or multiple...

I'm filing workers comp from an injury last year in September. Will I get retro workers comp payments from date of injury to now

Probably not in the beginning because the carrier with either delay the claim or issue a denial. Then you will have to prove your right to...

I was fired from my job of six years after making a workers comp claim do I have a possible wrongful discharge claim ?

For the "wrongful discharge claim" you will need to consult an employment attorney, which is probably why there are not more attorneys answering...

I had been a Firefighter for the City of San Jose 14+ yrs., found more undiagnosed injuries that should be workers comp claim.

I am not sure that I see a question here, just a narrative. If your claim is still open you can additional body parts, but if it was settled you...

Worker compensation Independant Medical Review question

I can refer you to my website with a statement on denials of medical treatment, but I will say it appears you are confused about the authorization...

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My husband was given a 5% WPI and settled for $15,000 was he right in doing this or could he have been awarded more?

Unfortunately lower extremity injuries do not rate well. However, if you husband kept his job and has returned to work, there is nothing wrong with...

If a physician writes a report saying you qualify for temporary disability, then yes. However, your claim will be denied and it will takes months...

Permanent disability due to job related injury.

California Code of Regulations 9812 requires the carrier to provide you with notice of your Permanent Disability benefits. Failure to do so can be...

CA Wrks Comp I need an attorney to help me with the appeals process (Petition for Reconsideration—forward). PLEASE HELP!

I think the biggest issue at this point is you have not provided any information regarding the basis of your petition for reconsideration and I...

Why do I have to get approved first w workers comp before my physician will treat me?

Unfortunately you do not really ask a question, but present a narrative of your problems. All the DFEH/BRN/CPS etc. is not workers compensation,...