Q: I hurt my back almost a month now at work . I have been going to there comp doctor. He told me nothing more he can do .
He made appointment at a back specialist for a Thursday at 2pm about hour or more from my house. I work 3-11pm I told my job the doctor scheduled the appointment so I could be seen faster . I ask what about work? They never answered me but did give me a hard time for getting that appointment. The comp doctor made it said he can not due anymore I need specialist. What do I do about my job and pay?
A: If you are missing time from work to attend medical appointments, you must attempt to schedule the appointments outside of working hours or so that you miss as little time from work as possible. If you are unable to schedule the appointment outside of working hours and you have minimized to the extent possible the lost time from work, then you have a potential claim for workers' compensation wage loss benefits in regard to the time missed.
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