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I’m having trouble with my return to work. What do I do?

First, tell your employer. Preferably in writing. Second, tell your rehabilitation nurse if you have one. Again, preferably in writing. Third, tell you doctor. And tell your doctor that you’ve already told your employer and your rehabilitation nurse without any real success. And here is why it’s important to put things in writing. You want […]

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I’m going back to work on light duty. Any suggestions?

First, make sure you have a return appointment with the doctor scheduled. Second, make sure you have the restrictions in writing. Third, preferably before but as soon as possible after returning to work, give your immediate supervisor a copy of your restrictions. We recommend doing this in writing and keeping a copy for yourself. Fourth, […]

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Workers' Compensation
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I’m not sure I’m ready but the doctor has released me to return to work.

This may be for a couple of different reasons. First, the doctor may have a standing agreement with your adjuster or employer that he won’t keep workers’ compensation claimants out of work as long as your employer will find something, anything, for you to be doing. Second, many doctors believe there is a healing power […]

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Social Security Disability
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Social Security Disability and Activities of Daily Life

“Trying to get Disability is like going out to dinner with a nosy person who asks rude questions. It gives me the creeps!” My client called after receiving a package from the Social Security Administration (SSA) questioning her daily activities, pets, eating habits, and chores. In my client’s mind the SSA had gone too far. […]

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