Q: Should I be paid for time spent with multiple doctors visits and physical therapy resulting from job injury?
64 yrs . old Home Depot 14 yrs. Health issues changed full time to part time 12 hrs week. Injured 07/02/17 on job. 4 mos after injury, terminated 11/27/17 allegedly for tardiness. Still under home depots Liberty Mutual workmens comp doctors care. Job injury resulted with surgery (nerve damage) Multiple doctors visits and on going physical therapy sessions. Was told by HD's Liberty Mutual they will only pay medical claims, and not for time spent to/from both doctors visits and physical theropy.
A: You should ask for a BRC to resolve your issues. If you travel more than 30 miles one way to a medical provider you may be entitled to mileage reimbursement also. If you have restrictions on your ability to work, such as being restricted to part time work, you may be able to obtain TIBs for lost wages. If you cannot find a wc lawyer that can help DWC has a program to assist injured workers. Call DWC and ask to speak with an ombudsman that can assist you.
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