Cancelling my workers comp claim

[mjohanna]

What is the name of your state? California

I filed a workers compensation claim on 1/2/07 for the stress my job is causing me. I filled medication the doctor subscribed and am at the point of needing a refill. I have seen the workers compensation quack 2x. Today I completed and faxed the form for my medical history going back 10yrs for every doctor that has checked me out (around 20). I also faxed the consent to research all my medical history. The point is I am now having second thoughts and wanted to cancel the claim all together and not pursue it. I honestly think it is going to bring me even greater stress due to my medical history and I have too many other battles (including getting my medical benefits reinstated) were my nerves could not handle another fight. I believe all my previous medical history(cancer survivor with baggage) is going to create an uphill battle I will not be able to win. Can I drop the case now? What are the legal and financial ramifications for doing so?

 

[cbg]

Considering the fact that you were unlikely to win anyway (stress claims are EXTREMELY difficult to get approved as workers comp) there are really no financial ramifications. Legally, I don't know what the law in your state says about withdrawing a claim; it's possible that having been put forth, it has to go through to denial. However, I see no reason why you can't give your employer a written notification that you no longer consider the stress to be a work related claim and request that they withdraw the claim. I can promise you that, if legally permitted to do so, they will be more than happy to comply.