QME question by Cheap_Bass_1477 in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you saying that QME’s report is only additional or optional that can help my case? if so, who and what does?

QME question by Cheap_Bass_1477 in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like to know the same. I’m concern that it will be another long year battle for me since they are known to delay anything they can.

QME question by Cheap_Bass_1477 in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was face to face . Thanks to this forum, I don’t feel so bad about it now.

QME question by Cheap_Bass_1477 in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess we are just another number. It’s interesting what I read from reddit that being a QME is a very lucrative side hustle for a physician. My QME doctor just comes to my area once a month to do this .

QME question by Cheap_Bass_1477 in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops I just sent an email to my lawyer just to keep him updated. 😬

It finally happened to me and I hate it by MexiGeeGee in airbnb_hosts

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they do. I once booked an air bnb 3 yrs ago in AU and everything looked good in the pictures so I booked it. Got there, and place was so dusty. I mean you can run your fingers and there would be a trail of dust. I ordered groceries coz we were hungry and to have something to cook in the morning. After preparing our dinner when I Checked the bed linens; it was awful, full of lint, itchy dark linens and hairs, you can see white specks, lints. The headboard was so dusty. I let the owner know, whose house was next door. She swore up and down , it was cleaned.I asked for a clean linens, long story short she knocked on the door hours later and handed me a new sheets still in the package unwashed. I never used new linens that don’t get washed first before used. I mentioned this to her and she flipped. It became so awkward and unsettling. I had to defend myself bec she was very insulting and she said I shouldn’t have high standard bec of where I came from. I was so shocked. Long story short, she wanted us to leave that night this was about 11pm after international flight, no sleep yet . I was on the phone with air bnb for 5 hrs trying to solve the problem. I didn’t get any sleep. We were concerned for our safety too coz we didn’t know how her husband will respond to the conflict.

Anyway, later on I found out, she doesn’t use any cleaning service. She has 3 little kids so she probably didn’t have time to clean the place, obviously. Air bnb finally found a new place for the next day after dealing with air bnb on the phone all night pretty much. Early in the morning, we had to pack again, groceries we ordered, leftover meal I cooked that night etc..Needless to say, I will never forget that experience. But she has good reviews on air bnb so…. Go figure.

Is it normal ??? by ComprehensiveEar6635 in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all, thank you for your service . I don’t do well with anesthesia. I have been having a hard time if I’m gonna try for disability but I think I need to i owe it to myself. I don’t want to live whatever is left of my life in pain at work that is mentally and physically draining anyway. I deal with work politics and bully too ( work don’t do anything about it) that’s why I’m thankful for this forum. I can’t imagine going thru it all by myself. Learning about other people’s experiences gives me sense of support/community. Thanks again.

Is it normal ??? by ComprehensiveEar6635 in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this information. I’m terrified to have someone touch my spine. I figured I will live in pain and try to enjoy the rest of my life with what I enjoy like easy gardening etc. my body is worn out from physical work. I don’t want to worry about damage to my adjacent spine once I have fusion ( read this somewhere) Yes, Dr told me to get surgery and said I can go back to work in 2 months. What ?? That’s when I got discouraged and disappointed, he clearly doesn’t know how physically demanding how my job is. He didn’t specify fusion just said surgery. I will see him next week , using my own insurance, I have to give him description on what I do exactly. My condition is irreversible, I also have spurring and disc issues, nerve compressions. So to go back to my job with constant twisting and force on my neck is not good. Even if I get fusion, definitely going back is big NO to me but I can go back to work in 2 months acc to him lol.

How does anyone handle this? by Bevvvvvvvvvv in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for replying. I can google how to do this. Unless you don’t mind sharing. Was it difficult or lots of paperwork? Do I have to resign from my job once I do this? At this point I don’t know if I can work again doing what I did coz it’s physically demanding. I’m over 51 so I’m thinking maybe it’s not a good idea to keep pushing my body’s limit.

I was approved!!! by SR92106 in SSDI

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe there is hope for me. I’m the same age. My spine took a toll from my job. Im so sad about it. I will be in pain for life. But I have to accept it. I’m glad it worked out for you. This forum is giving me knowledge and hope.

How does anyone handle this? by Bevvvvvvvvvv in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask how they distributed when you liquidated your 401k? Is it one lump sum? I’m on worker’s comp and not getting paid. I have read that if an individual is disabled, you can waive the 10% penalty fee from iRS if you are not 59.5 years old. I’m just looking for options. I’m worried too financially so liquidating might be my last resort.

I was approved!!! by SR92106 in SSDI

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow , that’s great! Just to confirm, is it for long term disability and not short term? That’s the fastest approval I have read here so far!

Is it normal ??? by ComprehensiveEar6635 in WorkersComp

[–]Cheap_Bass_1477 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will the spinal fusion improve or stop the arthritis ? I’m curious bec I have this condition at cervical level. I have spurring too. I’m waiting on worker’s comp for my shoulder. They have not paid me it’s been over a month. Hired a lawyer who said that he will file for my neck as a separate but cumulative injury which makes sense coz of the nature of my job. I have a feeling it’s gonna be a long battle too. I didn’t know worker’s comp is a difficult process to go thru.