A Rhizotomy procedure is covered under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board’s Medical Treatment Guidelines. Section D.11 is the pertinent section and recommends this treatment as “a last resort” in patients with chronic back pain. If a patient has received relief from a facet joint injection, a Rhizotomy may be indicated. Because this procedure […]
Archives for February 2012
New York State Disability Benefits When Your Comp Is Denied
If your Workers’ Compensation claim is being controverted or denied, you may still qualify for lost wage benefits under the New York State Disability Law. In many instances, the New York State Disability carrier will require proof of a controverted claim before benefits will begin. Form C-7 is the Workers’ Compensation carrier’s notice of controversy […]
Becoming Familiar With New York’s Medical Treatment Guidelines
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Medical Treatment Guidelines became effective in December 2010. The Guidelines pertain to injuries involving the neck, back, shoulder, and knee. More recently treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome have been published. Additionally, non-acute pain guidelines and updated versions of the other five medical treatment guidelines went into effect for treatments […]
When Your Employer Refuses To Give You An Accident Report
If you have been injured at work it is imperative that you promptly file a written accident report with your employer. It is not entirely uncommon for an employer to refuse to provide an accident report to an injured worker. This can happen anywhere but it is a more common scenario with smaller employers who […]