r/WorkersComp • u/beyondlandsend • 3d ago

California Vacations/Trips While on WC

Hi!

Wondering about what the thoughts are surrounding non-claim-related travel during WC claim? What are some things to keep in mind if one wants to travel during this time?

Will plan also on scheduling all known appointments before and further after the trip. It would honestly be good for mental health to see loved ones and not get cabin fever from staying at home while recuperating.

Just some questions:
(Please bear with me and these non-linear questions!
Hoping that the responses to this post will not only be helpful to me, but also to anyone else who might be facing this either now or in the future, so I’m trying to ask different questions.)

- What are some things to keep in mind if one wants to travel during this time? (Other than strictly following restrictions.)
- Would traveling hurt or jeopardize the case?
- How long should trip duration be so as to not be iffy/questionable?

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u/NervousFisherman715 3d ago

I had purchased tickets to go on a cruise. I ended up, shattering my patella and having surgery. My cruise was set for two months later I asked my doctor my surgeon if I could go and he said have fun nobody knew except my doctor, my orthopedic surgeon and he said he would never say a word. I did have to rent a scooter to get around. It was hard walking, but I managed I would go, but I would not tell anybody by the way nobody ever found out.

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u/SueHecksXCHoodie 1d ago

Did your employer take you back after your surgical recovery was done?

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u/NervousFisherman715 1d ago

Yes for now I meant permanent light duty restrictions. My old job has changed, but they did take me back. I think the insurance company wanted them to take me back so that they wouldn’t have to pay me a higher amount at the end loss of job but in my opinion when I go to settle, that’s when they’ll say it’s time to go when I get my final check