Q: I am receiving TIB. The TD put me at MMI. But I can no longer work in my industry. What happens now ?
My treating doctor put me at MMI. With an impairment rating of 4. He explained that rating number came from range of motion, not pain and lack of strength. How does this affect my TIB? I have only worked oil field, my whole career. I was told that with my injury, I am unable to continue working in the oil field. What happens now ?
A: As you probably already know the 4% allows you to receive 3 weeks of IIBs for each point, or 12 weeks of IIBs. Your income benefits end at that point, sorry. But as DWC and the carriers lover to point out, you get life-time medical for your injury, as long as you can prove the medical treatment is reasonable, necessary and related to a compensable injury. Good luck.
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