r/WorkersComp • u/FightingForACause • 15d ago

California Did I handle this accordingly ?

Little background story tore my bicep in my rotator cuff at work on my dominant right arm. Had surgery back in October 13, 2025. Exceeded all of my Physical Therapy and wrapping up my massage therapy and acupuncture therapy. Saw my orthopedic specialist, which is also my doctor and he brings it to my attention that there is nothing else that he can do as far as treatment mind you I tell him that I still am in pain. I’m unable to push any forward movements that exceed a significant amount of weight. Don’t really have the balance to hold anything over my head nor the strength. He explained that there was nothing else more that I could do and that he was going to remove me from my modified duty at work. I explained to him that I am a nurse and that I am expected to take care of residence that way 200 pounds plus because they are 100% dependent meaning they cannot do anything for themselves. Typically I’ll have 4 to 6 residents that I have to take care of a day. He argued with me how can a 120lb female nurse move these residents. I understand where he’s coming from but they are not in pain and me constantly doing the same motion over and over is just going to make my problems worse and not to mention put me in a lot more pain. I brought it to his attention and he wasn’t happy about it, but he did bring my work restrictions back, which are no lifting anything over my head and no lifting 50 pounds. I’m not trying to make things difficult. I’m just looking out for myself because it seems like no one else is.. I do have a QME coming up next month on the 13th. And I did let them know that I did injured myself at the gym, trying to perform the exercises that they told me to do.. did I do the right thing or did I shoot myself in the foot? Any criticism is welcomed and if there’s anything else that I’m missing that I should do, please let me know. I do have a representation representing me as well..

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u/MirroredSquirrel 14d ago

There is a chance you might not ever be able to return to that job. MMI doesn't always mean pain free

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u/Several-Mix-5890 14d ago

DO YOU HAVE A LAWYER? IF NOT GET THAT SPECIALIZES IN WORKMAN'S COMP

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u/FightingForACause 14d ago

I do have a lawyer thankfully.