Iowa workers' compensation: What happens when my physician says no to light duty?

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This is an interesting question. The doctor says the employee can't perform even light duty. Like a chess match it's now your employer and their insurance companies turn to make a move. The worker is entitled to receive weekly benefits or healing period benefits, but some just refuse to obey the doctor's orders and end up playing doctor without a license.

If you're a doctor treating a patient who is receiving benefits under the Iowa Workers' Compensation Act, then I'm here to help you by answering any questions you may have and in a confidential way. I'll answer your questions directly and then post them for other Iowa doctors to read and learn how to make your job easier and the system to run better. So if you are a physician or chiropractor contact the author with your questions about Iowa's Workers' Compensation law or practice by sending an email or calling me directly. Steve Lombardi, sdlombardi@aol.com and 515-222-1110. See also the Iowa Edict .
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