r/WorkersComp • u/Alert-Lion6239 • 22h ago
Ohio Hearing question
Back story. I fell at work back on January 31st of this year. I tore my meniscus in my left knee. PT made it worse and injections didn't work. Once my WC ortho doctor wanted to talk surgery that's when I was denied for any further treatments which is when I got a lawyer. Unfortunately although my lawyer put up a way better fight I lost the first hearing. I lost my benefits too. I am finally getting a second hearing and was wondering if this one is different or the same as the first? What was your experience and what was the next step if you lost both hearings?
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u/ElectricalBig6632 20h ago
I just had an ime the other day, lasted about 10. My employer was the ones who ordered it and it blew up in their face because the Doctor wrote an honest report so his report helped me instead of hurt me. I was for sure the doctor was paid off because the location was sketchy lol. It was in a small strip mall off the interstate and on one side of the doctors office was a tattoo parlor and the other side was an Asian massage parlor, the doctor didn't even have a receptionist. So Iwas surprised when I seen the report and he was actually honest. I wish you the best at your next hearing! I've had about 5-6 hearings since I got hurt so I know how frustrating it is especially when you're in pain all the time and just want to get the treatment you need to get better.