Q: My husband was on workmans comp earlier this year.. He received a check today for 7 weeks iibs.
Doctor has said he will probably need more surgery. Does this settlement stop further benefits
A: If your husband is scheduled for surgery in the very near future, you can challenge the rating by filing a DWC 45 and requesting a BRC and/or CCH hearing with the DWC. If the proposed surgery just something that may need to be done in the distant future, it may not have an effect on the MMI date. You should discuss this with a workers' comp attorney for more details.
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