What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
I was injured @ my workplace on 7/17/09, after initially being treated for strained shoulder and neck- MRI revealed SLAP tear (cartlidge) of left shoulder. I was placed on Modified duty, which as a specialized construction tradesman there is no modified duty. I was placed on TTD ( Temp total disability) and financially compensated as well as medical treatment.
I has surgical repair on 09/16, and have been following treatment; involving PT 3 times weekly and home exercises. On Thanksgiving Day I attempted to pull open a door ( which was a "push" door). I felt immediate pain, and almost lost my balance- felt like I jammed my shoulder, as you would a finger with Basketball. I informed Orthopaedic Doc on 12/15, he said " sounds like you really pissed it off" (meaning shoulder). He recommended and administered a cortisone shot to shoulder. Told me to ice it for 3-5 days and it should feel better. I went back to doc.(unscheduled) on 12/22 due to continued and increasing pain and limited motion. He recommended MRI w/ dye.
On 12/28 I received a letter from Workers Compensation adjuster informing me that I would no longer receives treatment or compensation due to my re-injuring of shoulder.
Whats next? I cant believe its legally OK to cut me off only 2 months from surgery, given that normal recovery is 4-6 months. I was not exceeding limitations or disregarding instructions. I have insurance through my union, and want to continue pT so i can return to work.
HELP NeededWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I was injured @ my workplace on 7/17/09, after initially being treated for strained shoulder and neck- MRI revealed SLAP tear (cartlidge) of left shoulder. I was placed on Modified duty, which as a specialized construction tradesman there is no modified duty. I was placed on TTD ( Temp total disability) and financially compensated as well as medical treatment.
I has surgical repair on 09/16, and have been following treatment; involving PT 3 times weekly and home exercises. On Thanksgiving Day I attempted to pull open a door ( which was a "push" door). I felt immediate pain, and almost lost my balance- felt like I jammed my shoulder, as you would a finger with Basketball. I informed Orthopaedic Doc on 12/15, he said " sounds like you really pissed it off" (meaning shoulder). He recommended and administered a cortisone shot to shoulder. Told me to ice it for 3-5 days and it should feel better. I went back to doc.(unscheduled) on 12/22 due to continued and increasing pain and limited motion. He recommended MRI w/ dye.
On 12/28 I received a letter from Workers Compensation adjuster informing me that I would no longer receives treatment or compensation due to my re-injuring of shoulder.
Whats next? I cant believe its legally OK to cut me off only 2 months from surgery, given that normal recovery is 4-6 months. I was not exceeding limitations or disregarding instructions. I have insurance through my union, and want to continue pT so i can return to work.
HELP NeededWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?