carpal tunnel and workmans comp. - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Message Board

lynn40 · 02-25-2007, 04:22 PM

Hi everyone. Just a quick question. When is the appropriate time to file a workmans comp. claim?? I have had pain in my hands/arms for the past few months. Wake up many times in the night with pain. Went to doctor last week. He has ordered nerve cond. test and suspects carpal tunnel.

I have said nothing at work at our medical office or anything. What are the right steps to follow?

Thanks so much,
L.

HURTEN · 02-25-2007, 07:19 PM

You Must File Immediatley,first Go To Yourdr.to Establishthatthe Injury Iswork Related,bringdr Note To Human Resourse Person Andtell Them You Want To File For Comp And Have The Co. Pay For Your Medical.the Compins Willcontact You With A Case # And You Give That To All Drs That Examine You.
If You Need To Stay Home Because Of This Condition Have Dr Write A Note And You Mail It To The Ins And To Your Place Of Work.and By Allmeans Find A Lawyer,youmade Need Inthe Future.
Ihope This Helps As Im Still Home On Comp And Might Not Be Able Togo Back To Work Because Of My Injury.
Good Luck

lynn40 · 02-27-2007, 05:49 PM

Hurten-
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. Your information was so helpful. I will get right on it. Thank you. I had the nerve conduction test today and it hurt. I have to wait a few days to see what the doctor thinks.

Take care and I hope you get better.

HURTEN · 02-28-2007, 10:05 AM

Im Glad I Was Able To Help.
Myproblem Is I Have Been Out The First Time From Thesurgery In Sept.for 8weeks, Iwent Back To Work For About 2 Months And Thepain Came Back Worse Than Before, I Have Gone For Therapy,it Made It Worse. So Now Im Home Again On Comp.about 8weeks So Far
The Dr Thinks I Might Have Severe Nerve Damage. So Right Now I Have No Idea If I Will Ever Be Able To Go Back To Work. Myhands Hurt All The Time. Itshard To Type I Make Alot Of Mistakes.
I Hope Youdobetterthan I.
Hurten

lynn40 · 02-28-2007, 02:18 PM

Oh, I'm so sorry about your situation. I wish you were not under such pain. I hope one day it will subside for you. Hang in there!