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In many Washington, DC workers’ compensation cases, injured workers are allowed to choose their own attending physician. The law is clear that you generally have the right to select a qualified doctor to treat your work-related injury or illness. This doctor must have the appropriate training, licensing, and expertise to treat your specific occupational health…

A lung disease may qualify for workers’ compensation in D.C. if it arises naturally out of your employment or results from work-related exposure. D.C. law specifically recognizes pneumoconiosis, a category of lung diseases caused by inhaling dust, including silicosis and asbestosis. But the coverage isn’t limited to those two conditions. The law also allows claims…

A Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Examination (IME) is a medical assessment arranged and paid for by your employer or their workers’ compensation insurance company. Unlike visits to your personal doctor, an IME is performed by an independent physician chosen by the insurer, not by you. The role of the IME doctor is to evaluate your…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common repetitive stress injuries workers in some fields get, and it’s also one of the most contested workers’ compensation claims. Unlike a fall or machinery accident, carpal tunnel usually develops gradually over months or years, which makes it harder to point to a single moment when the…

A long-term disability (LTD) denial can leave you in a difficult position as you’re coping with substantial health challenges. However, receiving a denial does not mean it’s the end of the claim.  If you disagree with the insurer’s decision, you may have the opportunity to file a formal appeal. Read the Long-Term Disability Denial Letter…