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    Default Denied Surgery After Injury at Work

    My question involves workers compensation law for the state of:Washington. I was injured at work in October 2009. I had my first MRI in January 2010 which revealed a herniated disc between L5-S1. The prescribed treatment was an ESI (epidural steroid injection); which didn't work. The next treatment was a discectomy; which didn't work, the disc re-herniated. I had a second ESI in September 2010; which didn't work again. I suffer from sciatica in my left leg which feels like somebody is jabbing a knife in my hamstring 90% of the time; my gluteus maximus and calf are not free of pain either. I have been unable to pursue a job making the same hourly wage I was in Washington; due to the fact I am physically incapable of pursuing such a job or even passing a physical fitness test. My doctor has requested fusion surgery twice, and as of today the surgery was denied twice. As of today, I have contacted a lawyer to handle the case. What can I expect from here on out?

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    Default Re: Denied Surgery After Injury at Work

    That's a question for your lawyer. The answer depends upon many factors including the position taken by your insurance company, your remaining eligibility for benefits, whether you're deemed to be at MMI, your residual level of disability at MMI, your present and future medical needs....

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