How will a new DX of Dysythymic disorder affect my already accepted claim with workers comp of PTSD,MDD

The Department of Labor and Industries and self-insured employers are often eager to argue that medical conditions (and especially mental health...

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How do I get paid for my on the job injury? L&I approved case but not being paid?

Benefits to compensate you for lost wages are called "timeless" benefits. You should try to make sure that your attending physician has certified...

Reinjury shortly after an L&I claim ends

If you are able to obtain and perform some type of essentially full time employment, you are not entitled to additional timeless benefits. You may...

If my lawyer puts the right paperwork in for a pension, do I also get a monetary amount?

If you have an attorney that represents you regarding your Labor and Industries claim, he or she is the best person to answer any questions you...

Slip and Fall at Work, What to Do Next???

It's never too early to at least speak with an attorney and possibly have him or her review your claim. If you are denied medical or other...

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Can Labor and Industries close my claim if an independent medical evaluation, PPD rating was just done?

It's unclear what the $294.51 is for. If DLI has issued a formal legal order closing your claim, the order will indicate whether it's being closed...

I have an L&I claim with regard to an amputated thumb due to a work injury at no fault of my own.

You were working modified duty and have now been laid off because of your injury. This means that you may be entitled to Loss of Earning Power...

I was injured on the job with a self insured employer. Disability & medical ended after 2 IMEs. Do I need legal representation?

It sounds like you are no longer receiving benefits of any kind, your claim has been closed, and you have appealed to the Board of Industrial...

If my workman comp doctor closed my case saying he can't do anything else for me. Do I need to keep this case open with him?

DLI is likely to try to close your claim before it should be closed. You must be done getting treatment and able to work before it is appropriate...

I was injured as a CNA in an non lifting facility which we had to lift over 200lb residents. The company has kept me on payroll

Some employers keep you on salary so that you do not receive timeloss benefits (temporary wage replacement benefits) under your workers'...