Warren, PA asked in Workers' Compensation for Pennsylvania

Q: If I receive a Denial, then a Notice of Compensation Payable for medical only I can't return to work what do I do next?

My husband has a full rotator cuff tear which will need surgery, he is unable to return to his job or any job until this is fixed. His unemployment will be running out in a month and he will not have an income.

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Timothy Belt
Timothy Belt
Answered
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Hazleton, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: You would need to file a Petition to Reinstate or a Claim Petition to address the ongoing loss of earnings and then present fact and medical evidence to the judge to prove your entitlement to wage loss. Unless you are experienced at examining and cross-examining fact and medical witnesses, your best bet would be to contact an attorney to review and pursue your claim.

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