question about workers comp and disability

[jjcje]

What is the name of your state?SC
Hi, I am currently out on workers comp from the usps. They (DOL) are trying to terminate my compensation because now my back injury is a degenerative one not related to my work injury. My question is, is there any kind of disability that i can file for if they terminate my workers comp benefits? My Dr will not let me work yet but i cannot sit around forever without some kind of income coming in. Any advice would be appreciated

 

[ellencee]

jjcje
You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if the condition is expected to last a year or more, at which time your paperwork may be completed and approved (lol). Does not the USPS have insurance with short-term disability benefits which progress to long-term benefits? If so, you should start with those benefits.

If your degenerative condition was aggravated as a direct result of your work-related injury and as a continuing process remains aggravated and is preventing your return to work, I believe it remains a workers comp issue until such time as the degenerative condition returns to its 'normal' state and allows you to return to work. Your MD should be able to submit documentation that correlates the issues and clarifies that ongoing care and absence from work is directly the result of the work-related injury.

EC

 

[babyseth]

Worked for me

This happened to me. I had a degenerated condition and when I got hurt the injury aggrivated it so my claim was allowed under these conditions. If you can get your doctor to state this then your claim will be allowed..

 

[jjcje]

Thanks

Thank you both for your advice!! It is greatly appreciated!!