9:38 AM email to Claims Adjuster (Thu, Jan 29, 2009)

Post 19 My Truckalogue

Subject: How do things stand on the pay issue?

Little Nursette called me after our visit with Dr. Feelbetternow yesterday to tell me AMX could not accommodate the restriction of "no tie downs"; therefore they can't let me come back to work now.

Also, I am to go to physical therapy 2 to 3 times per week for 4 weeks. It apparently can't be done in my truck as Dr. Wolfe's nurse ordered. Since I drive over-the-road for AMX, and am paid mileage, it isn't cost effective (or even possible, probably) for me or AMX to have me back in Bessemer this often.

I am restricted to lifting no more than 15 pounds; carrying no more than 20 pounds; only occasionally reaching overhead; and limited work overhead. Dr. Feelbetternow didn't specifically state this, but the force required to open the jaws of a 5th wheel is significantly more than the force required to lift 15 pounds. Opening the jaws of a 5th wheel can only be done with my right arm.

I need to know three things:

1.) Will I be paid for any part of the period between January 13, 2009 and January 29, 2009 since Dr. Wolfe only restricted me to "no repetitive use of right shoulder for two weeks then resume duty", i.e., Dr. Wolfe's course of treatment would have been insufficient?

2.) When does my period of disability begin again, now that I am once again unable to work?

3.) How do I go about being reimbursed $50.78 out-of-pocket expenses for pain medication purchased January 16, 2009?


As always, I'd prefer an email response; but either way, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Thanks much,