Legal Question in Workers Comp in Kansas

What to do

I was injured at work in April. I am a federal employee with the VA, for almost 13 years. I went to my physician. I was diagnosed with 2 protruding disc which are pressing on nerves in my back, and degenerated disc disease. I told them it was a work related injury, but my insurance was billed. I turned in all my medical documents to my immediate supervisor and personel office. I received something from my job saying I need to come back to work on light duty. Both physicians said if I do, it will be against medical advice. I called the Dept. of Labor about my workman comp and being paid since my COP time was running out. I've been getting the run around. They took all my AL & SL now I am on LWOP status. The specialist wants me to have a mylogram, so they can decide about surgery. The Dept of Labor said it was o.k. now they are refusing it. They are forcing me into a position to go back to work. I have no income. I am in severe pain and afraid to injure myself worst. If I go back to work, that cancels my case and I will be responsible for all my medical bills. Already spent money on medicines, lumbar pillows, heating pads and ect. I have pain medicine that I can't afford. What should I do? Go back and risk further injury? or wait?


Asked on 6/26/01, 7:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jim Wright Wright Law Office

Re: What to do

This reply does not create an attorney client relationship, nor is it to be construed as legal advise. The question you have involves federal law. I do not handle federal workers compensation claims. I suggest you contact the firm of McCullough, Wareheim and LaBunker here in Topeka for possible assistance. I believe they do handle cases like yours. Their phone is 785-233-2323. I hope this response has been helpful. Jim Wright.

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Answered on 7/02/01, 8:54 am


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