Legal Question in Workers Comp in Virginia

I work for the Dept. of Defense and was injured on July 25, 09. I ruptured my right bicep and was referred to my personal physican. Paperwork was submitted and I was given a DOL claim number. It was determined by my doctor that I ruptured my proximal bicep at my right shoulder and surgery was needed to repair my injury. DOL was notified in August and as of 09-28-09 still has not authorized my surgery. They claim they are still needing additional paperwork to authorize my surgery and to make a determination. My physican has responded twice to the DOL and is unsure as to what else they could need. In the mean time I suffer with pain every day, unable to sleep most nights and have now gone past the date my doctor set to give me a good chance for a successful repair. I need help and am not sure what I should do next.


Asked on 9/28/09, 8:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

It may be time for you to consider hiring an attorney who in knowledgeable and experienced in handling workman's compensation matters and see whether s/he might be able to exert some pressure on the DOL to get matters moving in your case.

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Answered on 10/04/09, 8:47 pm


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