After you report your injury (and it is an accepted injury) the employer or carrier is supposed to offer you a panel of three physicians. Picking a doctor is a very important decision because once you choose your doctor, he becomes your authorized treating physician. Many people simply look at the list and choose the [...]
With an established workers’ compensation claim, you are entitled to mileage reimbursement for your medical treatment. This includes trips to your authorized treating physician(s), physical therapy, and diagnostic testing. Only medical treatment is covered, so mileage to the pharmacy for prescribed medication is not reimbursed. Many people aren’t aware of their entitlement to [...]
Healthcare is a big issue, and with the high cost of medical care, the need for healthcare is a serious one. However, many people worry about how their workers’ compensation injury will affect their healthcare benefits. Initially, your private healthcare insurance may well not cover your worker’s compensation injury (unless the injury is denied by [...]
There is an important and exciting opportunity now available for students from the ages of 16 – 25 whose parent’s work related injury event has caused a significant decline in family income and circumstances. Kids’ Chance of Virginia, Inc. was founded in 2011 with the goal of awarding academic scholarships to deserving children who [...]
When your treating physician feels that you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) they may send you for a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) to determine your permanent work restrictions. These are done when your physician recognizes that you have not returned to where you were prior to your work injury, but other than ongoing maintenance [...]
