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If you choose a doctor who doesn’t understand DOL workers comp, you’ll likely have to use your personal health insurance. That means copays and deductibles, but worst of all, it means that you will lose your lifetime workers compensation benefits. DOL Doctors are different because we know how to file your federal work injury claim

Florida workers compensation can be difficult to understand. When you’re injured on the job, what you need is to know what you can expect when you file a claim. You need something that is uncomplicated and straightforward, which is what I want to provide to you today. As a doctor who is well-versed in workers

As a Miami DOL Doctor, I’ve seen a lot of workers’ compensation cases here in Florida. Each of these cases has taught me something significant about how workplace injuries should be handled to get the benefits that employees need to get better without losing too much pay. I’m in a unique position to help inform

About 15% of people suffer from severe headaches and migraines. Headache relief might not seem like a high priority for most people. But for those who get them multiple times a month or even multiple times per week, a little bit of relief can mean the difference between being able to go to work and

If you’ve got carpal tunnel syndrome and your job is to blame, you’re probably wondering whether your workers’ compensation carpal tunnel claim stands a chance. Can you get the benefits and compensation you deserve? Allow me to answer this question. But first, what is carpal tunnel syndrome? What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome

If you’re a federal employee injured on the job, you’re going to want to know what the benefits are for federal workers compensation. Here’s what to expect from your benefits and how to tell if you’re eligible. What Does Federal Workers Compensation Cover? For more than 2.6 million federal and postal workers, workers’ compensation benefits

But wait! Do federal employees who work at a desk even get injured? You might be surprised. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor’s office, and sitting for long stretches of time can wreak havoc on your spine and neck. And it’s not just your back that

As with any other workers’ compensation case, you must be able to show causation between your peripheral neuropathy and the conditions of your work to get coverage. Injuries can include exposure to harmful or toxic substances, nerve trauma, and continuous pressure on the nerves from repetitive tasks. If the Office of Workers’ Compensation Program accepts

Peripheral neuropathy causes weakness, numbness, and pain, and usually occurs in the hands and feet, though it can affect other areas of the body as well. But does federal workers’ compensation cover it? Your peripheral nervous system is very important—it relays information between your central nervous system, which consists of your brain and spinal cord,

It’s no secret that the modern workplace has a stress problem. The need to separate stress in the workplace from the rest of life is attested to in the term “work-life balance.” According to The American Institute of Stress, workplace stress costs U.S. industry about $300 billion a year because of accidents, missed work, worker