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• The Peasants Cottage

  • From: vsg
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    I had started a webpage to showcase the work we had done before both of us became disabled (rescue farm animals).  That site is http://thepeasantscottage.com  it also is to showcase my husband's many writings and it is a work in progress.  But my skills at development are nil at best.  I was a programmer analyst and the positions I held before my disability did not allow for web design or development.  Plus I have not the funds to get the tools needed that this site requires.  I so wanted to get this done as my husband is a critically ill cardiac patient and his time is limited.  I fear my lack of resources and skills won't get this done.  As well there is this same domain, plus a .org, but I have not used it because we have not sent in the paperwork for the non-profit.  The hope was to solicit help with the animals we have left.  I gave up that hope when I realized people in this community don't want to help us at all.  When we were in such dire need before my case was settled, people would donate hay and feed - supposedly out of the goodness of their hearts.  But I have found out from several sources that all that came with judgemental strings.  We have let go of many animals, but the ones left were those no one stepped up to give homes to.  People were quick to dump off those they did not want on us, but come time we needed help to find homes for some, there was no one to help.  Worse, we now hear people say that 'if they didn't have animals, they might have something!'  that was heartbreaking to both of us.  they do not know what we have been through  my husband's heart attack that nearly killed him and then my disability that cost me my career.  it seems the only way to supplement our small limited income is by a website, but i have no idea where to begin and cannot afford these scam outfits that promise income and only take your money.  we are so disheartened by what some in this community have said about us (I have worked since I was 12, played by the rules, and my husband has given the shirt off his back).  But this hurt is so great, I am taking down this web site.  It features our home, his writings and our animals.  There was another I wanted to start:  thyhealingheart.com (and .org), but so far it is just a domain name and nothing else.  I am out of ideas.  I certainly cannot have a site asking for donations.  So I need something else to generate income and an income that is NOT dependent on the people around this area.  We need help.  I have the computer skills and equipment, but that is all.  I have not checked out Site Build it, but I am sure with my experience I can soon put it to good use.  But trying this website on our own has been So depressing and I am one of those left without insurance, so I deal with my illness as I can until Medicare kicks in next March.  This is TMI, I know and I do not even know if this is what you wanted as a description.  But here it is. 

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• Happy Place Farm sign by the k

  • From: vsg
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    I had started a webpage to showcase the work we had done before both of us became disabled (rescue farm animals).  That site is http://thepeasantscottage.com  it also is to showcase my husband's many writings and it is a work in progress.  But my skills at development are nil at best.  I was a programmer analyst and the positions I held before my disability did not allow for web design or development.  Plus I have not the funds to get the tools needed that this site requires.  I so wanted to get this done as my husband is a critically ill cardiac patient and his time is limited.  I fear my lack of resources and skills won't get this done.  As well there is this same domain, plus a .org, but I have not used it because we have not sent in the paperwork for the non-profit.  The hope was to solicit help with the animals we have left.  I gave up that hope when I realized people in this community don't want to help us at all.  When we were in such dire need before my case was settled, people would donate hay and feed - supposedly out of the goodness of their hearts.  But I have found out from several sources that all that came with judgemental strings.  We have let go of many animals, but the ones left were those no one stepped up to give homes to.  People were quick to dump off those they did not want on us, but come time we needed help to find homes for some, there was no one to help.  Worse, we now hear people say that 'if they didn't have animals, they might have something!'  that was heartbreaking to both of us.  they do not know what we have been through  my husband's heart attack that nearly killed him and then my disability that cost me my career.  it seems the only way to supplement our small limited income is by a website, but i have no idea where to begin and cannot afford these scam outfits that promise income and only take your money.  we are so disheartened by what some in this community have said about us (I have worked since I was 12, played by the rules, and my husband has given the shirt off his back).  But this hurt is so great, I am taking down this web site.  It features our home, his writings and our animals.  There was another I wanted to start:  thyhealingheart.com (and .org), but so far it is just a domain name and nothing else.  I am out of ideas.  I certainly cannot have a site asking for donations.  So I need something else to generate income and an income that is NOT dependent on the people around this area.  We need help.  I have the computer skills and equipment, but that is all.  I have not checked out Site Build it, but I am sure with my experience I can soon put it to good use.  But trying this website on our own has been So depressing and I am one of those left without insurance, so I deal with my illness as I can until Medicare kicks in next March.  This is TMI, I know and I do not even know if this is what you wanted as a description.  But here it is. 

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• Thank you note to Phil

  • From: vsg
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    I had started a webpage to showcase the work we had done before both of us became disabled (rescue farm animals).  That site is http://thepeasantscottage.com  it also is to showcase my husband's many writings and it is a work in progress.  But my skills at development are nil at best.  I was a programmer analyst and the positions I held before my disability did not allow for web design or development.  Plus I have not the funds to get the tools needed that this site requires.  I so wanted to get this done as my husband is a critically ill cardiac patient and his time is limited.  I fear my lack of resources and skills won't get this done.  As well there is this same domain, plus a .org, but I have not used it because we have not sent in the paperwork for the non-profit.  The hope was to solicit help with the animals we have left.  I gave up that hope when I realized people in this community don't want to help us at all.  When we were in such dire need before my case was settled, people would donate hay and feed - supposedly out of the goodness of their hearts.  But I have found out from several sources that all that came with judgemental strings.  We have let go of many animals, but the ones left were those no one stepped up to give homes to.  People were quick to dump off those they did not want on us, but come time we needed help to find homes for some, there was no one to help.  Worse, we now hear people say that 'if they didn't have animals, they might have something!'  that was heartbreaking to both of us.  they do not know what we have been through  my husband's heart attack that nearly killed him and then my disability that cost me my career.  it seems the only way to supplement our small limited income is by a website, but i have no idea where to begin and cannot afford these scam outfits that promise income and only take your money.  we are so disheartened by what some in this community have said about us (I have worked since I was 12, played by the rules, and my husband has given the shirt off his back).  But this hurt is so great, I am taking down this web site.  It features our home, his writings and our animals.  There was another I wanted to start:  thyhealingheart.com (and .org), but so far it is just a domain name and nothing else.  I am out of ideas.  I certainly cannot have a site asking for donations.  So I need something else to generate income and an income that is NOT dependent on the people around this area.  We need help.  I have the computer skills and equipment, but that is all.  I have not checked out Site Build it, but I am sure with my experience I can soon put it to good use.  But trying this website on our own has been So depressing and I am one of those left without insurance, so I deal with my illness as I can until Medicare kicks in next March.  This is TMI, I know and I do not even know if this is what you wanted as a description.  But here it is. 

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• Fibromyalgia & Fatigue

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    I live in a small city with NO resources other than my primary PA... BUT learned a secret to relief from a lot of my fibro and CFS symtoms. Years ago while living in NY my PA prescribed Wellbutrin SR as a weight loss and depression medication (it's a mild antidepressant that's been around since the mid '80s). At first I was sceptical because Drs always liked to try the "latest" drugs out on me (I was a guinea pig for many years), so why would he want to try something "old school"? Well, not ony did I los

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• A Day in the Life with Fibromy

  • From: GramaLinda
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    When you wake in the morning, every joint in your body aches and feels stiff, like arthritis. Swelling is more than mildly evident. You feel like you haven't slept yet. Your legs don't always work right and the chances of tripping over your own feet are tremendous. You try to push through the pain and get on with your day. You fight the depression and make yourself move. Your drive to work can be a very interesting one, since your extremities don't want to cooperate with your brain. You get out of your car very gingerly, so as not to fall on your face in the parking lot.

    The stress of 'pushing through the pain' usually tears your nerves up, which makes your Irritable Bowel Syndrome kick in and you walk as quickly as you are able, to the nearest bathroom where your stomach explodes from the pressure.

    You make it to your desk, start to work, and your legs start jumping uncontrollably from the Restless Legs Syndrome. During the work day, you get up several times to keep from getting to stiff to move, but each time you do, you hold on to something to keep from falling. You work harder on staying awake than you do on your work. The fatigue is the most typical of all the symptoms. In the workplace it is easily misinterpreted as being slow, uninterested, disengaged, bored, unorganized, etc.

     it home again, and even though you want sleep, you make dinner for your family. Next you push through the pain and clean the kitchen. Your joints are very swollen by now, and they hurt. From your hips up, you're exhausted and want nothing more than sleep. You finally lay down to rest, and your legs decide it's time to run track, and they don't even care that your upper body won't cooperate. The frustration upsets your stomach.

     

    If putting all of this in writing helps just one person better understand the illness, then I'm glad I can still type. If you know someone with this debilitating disease, or if you have it, go the Mayo Clinic's website and learn all you can. Knowing someone understands how you feel really helps to ease the emotional side of this illness. For this article, you can sign me 'pushing through it, again today'... Thanks for listening.

    I am currently taking nine different medications every day to treat the symptoms. I used to groom dogs for a living and I love to dance and I can't do either anymore. I used to be an avid bowler, those days are gone. I love playing pool too. Unfortunately, the force it takes to break, feels like it breaks my elbow. I'm still pushing through that pain of playing pool; it's my only social activity now. I don't know how long I'll be able to continue. I love to write but the action it takes to write hurts my fingers, wrists and elbows. Typing is better, but it makes your fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders hurt.
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• Emotions

  • From: jagger1956
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    A single male 52 living in Minneapolis. I have been approved after 2 years and of course with Brian's help and all of you I am a shy guy vietnam vet young one was at the end of the war fall of Saigon. I deal with Spinal Stenosis \ and depression with PTSD, Slipped disks, in remission Hep C, Anxiety disorder, GAF 36 and I have head injury which has caused memory loss. My case never went in  front of a judge it was approved on the record I guess that is the term. I try to take care of my self I am 5.9 163 lbs eat well try to move around every day if my depression alllows it. I am wanting to buy a truck and trailer and live the life of a free bird as my medical care is taken care of thru the VA.

    I was just approved after 2 years almost and with Brian keeping me holding on I prevailed so please listen to the tapes buy the book and if he gives you a Lawyers Name checkit out as he has done his home work there are alot of bad Advocates out there.

     

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• WORKERS COMP INJURED WORKERS B

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    The Workers Compensation Injured Workers Bill of Rights

    Injured workers have experienced in the last several years a massive effort to limit workers compensation benefits. This has directly harmed decent hard working people and their families. Improper medical care and attention, and the reduction of benefits have resulted in poverty, depression, and second class status for those whose only crime is that they were injured on the job. It is a national shame and there are countless personal and family tragedies from such unfair treatment. We invite you to search for the real truth and to demand that all those legitimately injured be treated with respect and dignity. We may be your father or your mother, your sister or brother or just a friend or neighbor. But we are injured...we do not want a windfall we just want justice. We invite all who are interested to join our efforts. We have compiled what we believe to be the basic rights all injured workers should be entitled to as human beings. We present them for your consideration:

    1. An injured worker shall have the right to select his own physician or at a minimum to be able to switch to a doctor of his choice after 30 days of treatment.

    2. An injured worker shall have the right to a prompt hearing on any dispute, within 90 days of a request. Additionally in emergency medical or financial situations there should be a right to a hearing within 30 days to issue provisional orders on such emergency matters.

    3. An injured worker shall have the right to have considered in his disability his loss of earning capacity along with any physical or mental impairment.

    4. An injured worker unable to return to his trade or occupation as a result of a work injury shall have the right to an independent vocational assessment and to vocational rehabilitation if reasonably appropriate, with the goal being a return to the highest earning capacity possible within a reasonable time frame. Vocational rehabilitation benefits shall be at the same rate as temporary disability benefits.

    5. An injured worker shall have the right to an impairment rating and disability determination which assesses chronic pain and depression along with any physical impairment. And if work related activities contribute to, result in or aggravate pain, limitation or impairment the claim shall be compensated.

    6. An injured worker unable to return to substantial gainful work shall be entitled to permanent total disability benefits for as long as the disability continues.

    7. An injured worker shall have the right to a non-party independent medical exam, paid by the insurer if there is a question concerning the treatment or opinions of the treating provider. All partisan IME's are to be banned.

    8. An injured worker shall have the right to benefits based on his true take home pay including overall wage benefits and to permanent disability benefits based upon his disability not simply impairment.

    9. An injured worker shall have the right to a second opinion, paid by the insurer, with a doctor of his choice, if surgery is being recommended. Any surgery can be declined without adverse consequences.

    10. An injured worker shall be treated with dignity and respect by those within the wc system, to include doctors, nurses, adjusters, attorneys and judges..to the extent that the first priority and loyalty shall be to recovery and fundamental fairness. If not, substantial penalties should be imposed.

    11. The physician treating the injured worker shall have the presumptive right to order any diagnostic tests or evaluations. The presumption can only be overcome by clear and convincing evidence which must be furnished within 20 days of any denial.

    12. An injured worker shall have the right to all legal entitlements for his disability without offsets.

    13. An injured worker shall have the right to realistic cost of living increases in his benefits and to have those benefits pass to his dependents upon his death.

    14. An injured worker shall have the right as the ultimate consumer of medical services to be informed of the doctors education, experience and contractual arrangements with insurers when treatment commences. Additionally, the state shall monitor all doctors and maintain a record of complaints by injured workers concerning doctors which can lead to removal of the doctor from the ability to treat such workers for numerous or major complaints.

    15. An injured worker shall have the right to privacy of his medical records. They are to be sealed and otherwise nondisclosable except as concerns claims by the worker , for statistical purposes only or to permit an accommodation in employment.

    The Workers Compensation Injured Workers Bill of Rights was developed by members of the Injured Worker's of America (IWA), a division of The MedaKate Organization, November 22, 1998. This group includes Injured Workers, Physicians, Attorneys, and Registered Nurses. Please print them out and give them to your Physician, Attorney, Unions, Medical Facilities, Therapist, and the General Public.

    http://www.workerscompensationinsurance.com/articles/billofrights.htm

     

    After reading this Bill of Rights which is attended for Injured Workers then read the the post below which the Bill of Rights is not being up help in my case in any fairness to the injured worker at all for the past year.

    The Digest has gone above and beyond for my cause and with the support from it's members educating eachother and knowing that in NV this is really happening with no one coming forth and saying this is wrong!

     

    HERE ARE THE LAWS STRAIGHT OUT OF NV STATE REGARDING MEDICAL TREATMENT & WHAT I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR OVER A YEAR OF EVERY LAW BROKEN AS WELL AS STATUTES.

     http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-616B.html

     

    NRS 616B.5273  Adequacy of medical and health care services, choice of providers of health care and cost controls; regulations.

          1.  A self-insured employer, an association of self-insured public or private employers or a private carrier shall not enter into a contract with an organization for managed care unless the organization’s proposed plan for providing medical and health care services:

          (a) Will provide all medical and health care services that may be required for industrial injuries and occupational diseases that are compensable under chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS in a manner that ensures the availability and accessibility of adequate treatment to injured employees;

          (b) Provides to injured employees an adequate choice of providers of health care who have contracted with the organization to participate in the proposed plan; and

          (c) Provides appropriate financial incentives to reduce costs of medical and health care services without affecting the quality of any care provided to an injured employee.

          2.  The Division may adopt regulations to ensure the adequacy of an insurer’s panel of providers of health care established pursuant to subsection 1.

          (Added to NRS by 2003, 1669)

     

      NRS 616B.528  Restriction of or interference with communication between provider of health care and injured employee prohibited.  An organization for managed care shall not restrict or interfere with any communication between a provider of health care and an injured employee regarding any information that the provider of health care determines is relevant to the health care of the injured employee.

          (Added to NRS by 1999, 2212)

     

    NRS 616B.5285  Contracts with providers of health care; prohibited acts.  An organization for managed care shall not terminate a contract. ( SEE MY URL WORKCOMP1 AT BOTTOM OF PROFILE I WAS DROPPED AS A PATIENT BY WORKERS COMP NEUROLOGIST FOR NO REASON) THE REASON WAS THEY FOUND MANY THINGS AND MIS-DIAGNOSED ME THEN A MONTH LATER DROPPED ME AS A PATIENT.)

    with, demote, refuse to contract with or refuse to compensate a provider of health care solely because the provider, in good faith:

          1.  Advocates in private or in public on behalf of an injured employee;

          2.  Assists an injured employee in seeking reconsideration of a determination by the organization for managed care to deny coverage for a medical or health care service; or

          3.  Reports a violation of law to an appropriate authority.

          (Added to NRS by 1999, 2212)

     

    NRS 616B.529  Inducements to deny, reduce or delay medically necessary services prohibited.

    1.  An organization for managed care shall not offer or pay any type of material inducement, bonus or other financial incentive to a provider of health care to deny, reduce, withhold, limit or delay specific medically necessary medical or health care services to an injured employee.

          2.  The provisions of this section do not prohibit an arrangement for payment between an organization for managed care and a provider of health care that uses financial incentives, if the arrangement is designed to provide an incentive to the provider of health care to use medical and health care services effectively and consistently in the best interest of the treatment of the injured employee.

          (Added to NRS by 1999, 2213)

     

    NRS 616B.528  Restriction of or interference with communication between provider of health care and injured employee prohibited.

    restrict or interfere with any communication between a provider of health care and an injured employee regarding any information that the provider of health care determines is relevant to the health care of the injured employee.

          (Added to NRS by 1999, 2212)

     

      NRS 616C.157  Request for prior authorization: Time to respond; effect of failure to respond in timely manner.

    1.  An insurer, organization for managed care or third-party administrator shall respond to a written request for prior authorization for:

          (a) Treatment;

          (b) Diagnostic testing; or

          (c) Consultation,

    Ê within 5 working days after receiving the written request.

          2.  If the insurer, organization for managed care or third-party administrator fails to respond to such a request within 5 working days, authorization shall be deemed to be given. The insurer, organization for managed care or third-party administrator may subsequently deny authorization.

          3.  If the insurer, organization for managed care or third-party administrator subsequently denies a request for authorization submitted by a provider of health care for additional visits or treatments, it shall pay for the additional visits or treatments actually provided to the injured employee, up to the number of treatments for which payment is requested by the provider of health care before the denial of authorization is received by the provider.

          (Added to NRS by 1999, 2214)

     

    PLEASE EVERYONE READ THE ARTICLE FROM JOHN FROM POSTED MY SITUATION LAST MONTH AND AS OF TODAY I AM STILL NOT GETTING ANY OF THESE LAWS UP HELD IN ANY SENSE OF URGENCY.

    EVEN INSIDE 222 BLOG ABOUT THE BROKEN SYSTEM HAS NOT YET HAD ANY ONE FROM THE MEDIA COME FORTH AND CALL HIM BACK.

     

    An earlier post from this blog annotates the woeful and absolute outrageous treatment being heaped upon one of our members, Ron by the Worker's Comp System, including his own attorney, whose firm appeared to be in collusion with the Insurance Carriers by ceasing all pertinent services to his case apparently driven by fear of potential corporate harm through future litigation. No medical help for months. No answers from the attorney--only mis-statements. No help anywhere.

    As a former vocational rehabilitation counselor, I have seen this type behavior before-and it generally stems from a surgical mistake, then when an injured worker continues to complain, the first thought emanating from the Carriers, attorneys, et. al is:

    'Stop the services! Send out false information to the worker! Make outrageous claims that the worker is not complying with the various service providers! Cover your ass!'

    And ad naeuseum....the spin merchants, coupled with loss prevention departments of these huge insurance conglomerates begin to work their magic--here's what they do to a lot of people who might have a legitimate complaint: they simply stop sending their monthly check. No explanation. Can you imagine the panic?

    As it is, you are lucky if you receive two thirds of your normal salary while on the Comp System-and now, suddenly, you have no money to pay for anything! Most of the times, they will re-start the financial benefits, but not before causing the injured person to suffer further through stress by making them late for credit card or rent payments. Add to it a nightmarish quality- I have personally heard insurance company rehab co-ordinators, while at industry 'functions', exclaim great humor at how many people they 'put the screws to' that week.

    Folks, this stuff is industry wide, and it sickens me to watch it continue. This should be considered health care reform, too, and the political writers seem to simply ignore the horrendous level of abuse perpetrated by the 'business' side of this system, while the person who is already hurt and suffering, suffers further at the hands of those who should be honestly assisting them to achieve their best level of gainful re-entry to the work world. (or determine that will never be possible)

    It should be obvious to all that creating an adversarial system, instead of a truly philanthropic, medically progressive streamlined system, the worst of all possibilities occur, where delays are normal, and communication among the providers is poor, at best. Built for failure.

    And, as all our members know, the Social Security Disability system certainly seems bad enough- difficult and hurtful at many turns.

    At this writing, there over a million cases which are officially 'backlogged' in the Social Security Disability system. Unless you take the free course offered here at the Disability Digest, you can easily wait three full years before receiving benefits. (and that's if you're not backlogged) Three years! No excuse can be offered which might even approach credibility.

    But the Worker's Comp System--if anything can be more problematic than Social Security Disability, it's this damnable system in which Ron Markowicz continues to suffer. But, some progress had been made. There may be a ray of sunshine.

    While I cannot comment on case specifics, I can say that some advancement is being made on the medical side, as Ron's original physician is only now re-activating his services to him, but still faces an uphill battle against a stone-walling industry.

    Also, due to many different and serious inquires to the Nevada Governor's Office, there has been progress toward publicizing Ron's case fully, exposing it for the utter disgrace it remains. As it may involve the National media, his case could be re-opened, and the proper medical procedures enacted post haste. These major corporations do not appreciate black marks against them, as stockholders are already nervous these days.

    So, with enough pressure, Ron would immediately receive the attention he needs, and in the proper order, which is vital in his case.

    He is truly disabled, suffering the results of several breaks in his back from a serious fall while at work, then surgical mis-feasance resulting in pieces of metal floating in his back, now invading the surrounding soft tissue, creating intractable pain.

    The link to the initial information in this case is a fairly long read, including my post describing the Worker's Comp System, and the specific details of his case-then, a page of a well kept medical file which further elucidates Ron's situation. Again, if any readers have a golden rolodex, please forward this appropriately. I have included the link in the resource box.

    We continue to press our efforts towards resolving this unsettling dilemma, as justice should have it. The overarching reality is: Ron's case could be your own. He did not violate any 'rules' and was always forthcoming with his medical providers and insurance carrier. That was pre-surgery.

    Today is a different story.

    Best to all involved,

    Update: as of this writing, Ron has terminated the services of his attorney, and suddenly, approval has been granted for an' emergency injection', treatment which has been withheld for the past four months. Real medical treatment necessary for his survival. Great news!

    John Woodworth is the editor of the Disability Digest, a 50,000 member strong advocacy organization. The Disability Digest is managed by disabled individuals from a variety of professions. Mr. Woodworth has been a business owner and consultant, a vocational rehabilitation and psychiatric counselor, and an innovative business marketing specialist. He has spent the last eight years researching medical issues and legitimate work at home programs.

    Disability Digest owner Brian Therrien has recently added an entire section for Veteran's help, as many medical and social services are due these individuals, with a lot of help necessary to deliver them. His free course is effective in maximizing the returning veteran's benefits, and providing updated government policies.

    Regarding Social Security Disability, Brian literally wrote the book on minimizing time to qualify for, and obtain deserved benefits. His free, 11 part email course has helped literally thousands of disabled folks cut the wait time by at least half, sometimes helping to obtain benefits in a few months. Currently, one can expect to wait up to three years to obtain benefits, and additionally, there is a one million application backlog in the Social Security Disability system as of early 2009.

    For free newsletter and Social Security Disability course: http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/1.html
    Disability Digest Blog: http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog

    Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Woodworth

     

     

     

    To:  Elizabeth Cohen

    Senior Medical Correspondent

    CNN News

     

    Good Morning Elizabeth,

     

    By way of introduction, I am the west coast editor of The Disability Digest, a 40 thousand member strong nationwide organization.

     

    We are an group made up largely by disabled individuals from many walks of life.  Our main function with the Digest is to disseminate valuable information to disabled individuals, particularly those attempting to obtain Social Security Disability benefits.  We do not charge for our service, nor do we take any Federal, State, or any governmental funds to operate.

     

    While we are used to many complaints about the Social Security System, and how difficult they are to deal with, we occasionally encounter situations which egregiously represent the worst of what a system of 'health care' can do to a person.

     

    In this particular case, it is associated with the Worker's Compensation system, and in the State of Nevada.

     

    As a former vocational rehab counselor, I can personally attest to how ineffective, and seemingly capricious the worker's comp insurance carriers can be.  And there is no reason for this to be the case.

     

    I have seen many situations where a client, already suffering from a loss of income of one-third (not to speak of the pain associated with case) has to deal with the insurance company when they suddenly cut off their desperately needed monthly payment.

     

    And, for no reason. 

     

    But the case before us now represents conditions far worse than I have ever seen, truly endangering this individual's life by the insurance carrier's unwillingness to give consent to further medical treatment.

     

    This is very serious, and despite intervention by Congresswoman Dina Titus's office, and the Nevada Governor's office, the person in question still cannot get the emergency treatment he needs.  And so, I am turning to you.

     

    To be brief, after 5 surgeries due to a serious fall, there is metal still floating in this man's back, and no one will treat him, strictly because mistakes were made during the surgeries, and lies were told, and now-----the system shuts down because it is a worker's comp case, and everyone involved is concerned about liability.  Meanwhile, the patient is in intractable pain, and is in danger of serious complications if not treated immediately.

     

    As a journalist, I understand the power which can be brought to bear by the media---especially when they are taking the position to right a wrong.

     

    I am sending you to a blog post of mine---and at the end is another URL directing you to the specifics of the case (they are not that lengthy)

     

    I am asking for your help by way of publicizing this case----it is absolutely unconscionable what the insurance carrier is doing to this man.  At age 38, and having worked diligently in his profession for twenty years, he is in so much pain, he cannot even hold his two year old daughter to give her a hug----he must have had a horrible Father's day.

     

    In any case, CNN is in a position to help----and I am respectfully asking for it.

     

    Thank you for your time and consideration,

     

    John Woodworth

    Editor

    The Disability Digest

    john@thedisabilitydigest.com 

     

    http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog/235/missing-in-action-justice-for-disabled-injured-worker/

     

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