QUESTION
If surgery is done do I qualify to receive any disability benefits since it's been 2 1/2 years and you have two years to qualify?
Asked on Feb 22nd, 2020 on Workers Compensation - Virginia
More details to this question:
Injured knee at work 2 1/2 years ago had MRI done doc says he sees nothing requiring surgery. Then 9 Months later he says total knee replacement had a second opinion the doc disagree with total knee replacement said just need debridement went back to original treating doc he requested a second MRI . Went for MRI and they had appt set by insurance co but no doc orders they tried to reach out to office but was unsuccessful I called from my cell in office and spoke to receptionist and she sent orders over .Throughout this time I have constantly complained of being in knee pain and still in pain now
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Gerald G. Lutkenhaus, Attorney at Law
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You injured your leg 2 and 1/2 years ago. You now need a total knee replacement. Normally, a claim for any disability must be filed and the disability must have occurred within 2 years of the date of the accident. You may need to contact me at the office to review this further.
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Jerry Lutkenhaus
Answered on Feb 23rd, 2020 at 9:10 AM