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Do My Medical Benefits End if I Return to Work?
True or false: “Once you return to work, you can’t see the doctor anymore.” Answer: False. However, many people incorrectly believe the answer is ...
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Are There Other Claims or Benefits I Should Consider besides Workers' Compensation?
This book addresses some of the most common issues in Vermont workers’ compensation claims. Nevertheless, you should also consider claims or benefits ...
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My Employer Terminated Me after My Injury-Does My Employer Have to Take Me Back if I Recover?
Yes, but only if you have recovered successfully within two years and if there is a suitable position available. Vermont Workers’ Compensation Statute ...
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Can My Employer Punish Me Because I Have a Work Injury?
No, but some injured employees are genuinely fearful of losing their jobs if they report a work injury. Some bosses will witness an injury on the job ...
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Can the Insurance Adjuster Make Me Look for a Different Job When I Am Not Yet Healed?
If your own employer doesn’t have work available to match light-duty restrictions, the adjuster can legally demand that you contact other employers ...
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What if My Employer Offers Light Duty While I Am Recovering?
When you’ve gotten far enough along in your medical care that you can safely perform some work, your physician will provide a partial return-to-work ...
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How Long Do I Receive Weekly Wage Benefits?
Weekly wage benefits end when you return to work full time. You don’t need “temporary total disability” checks if you’re no longer disabled and you’ve ...
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Are My Pre-Existing Injuries Covered under the Workers' Compensation Act?
Remember the phrase “the straw that broke the camel’s back”? That camel was hurting from years of carrying heavy loads but could still come to ...
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