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Head/Trunk/Spine: Surgical/Therapeutic/Diagnostic Procedures

Coccyx Disorder: Coccydynia following direct trauma

Job Classification

RTW
Maximum/Minimum

PFI

 

Medical Advisory opinion based on medical reporting if layoff exceeds 2 weeks

Not anticipated

 

Herinated Disc: Conservative medical treatment

Job Classification

RTW
Maximum/Minimum

PFI

Sedentary Work

0 weeks - 4 weeks

Expected - Medical Advisor review/recommendation at 24 Months post injury

Light Work

0 weeks - 4 weeks

 

Medium Work

4 weeks - 8 weeks

 

Heavy Work

by report

 

Very Heavy

by report

 

 

Nerve Root and Plexus Disorders: including arachnoiditis/scarring

Job Classification

RTW
Maximum/Minimum

PFI

 

Medical Advisor opinion recommended when nerve root and plexus disorders first diagnosed on medical reporting

Expected - Medical Advisor review/recommendation at 24 Months post injury

 

Paralytic Syndrome: Post traumatic or post procedural

Job Classification

RTW
Maximum/Minimum

PFI

 

Medical Advisor opinion recommended when paralytic syndrome first diagnosed on medical reporting

Expected - Medical Advisor
review/ recommendation at 24 Months post injury/surgery

 

Spinal Cord Injury:

Job Classification

RTW
Maximum/Minimum

PFI

 

Medical Advisor opinion based on medical reporting

Possible
24 Months post injury

 

Spinal Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease, spondylosis - post traumatic or post surgical

Job Classification

RTW
Maximum/Minimum

PFI

 

Medical Advisor opinion recommended when Spinal Osteoarthritis first diagnosed on medical reporting

Possible
24 Months post injury/Surgery