Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania
i am on workers comp in penna. for a back injury. i have since gained 50 lbs due to immobility, pain, and medications, causing my back pain to be even worse. Is a medical weight loss physician covered by workers compensation insurance?
Asked on 5/20/10, 12:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Monaghan
Law Office of James V. Monaghan
It could be if you can establish a causal connection between the work injury and the weight gain and a need for the weight loss program. Please feel free to contact my office to discuss further.
Answered on 5/25/10, 11:20 am