Re: Workers' Compensation

George (symbiotc(AT)erols.com)
Thu, 27 Feb 1997 22:18:21 -0500

LuAnn Creed wrote:
>
> Okay, I've stirred it up enough.
>
> I also think it is wrong to file a workers' compensation claim for TM;
> however, it has been filed and I have to address it. I have done a lot of
> research; however, had found so few real answers, I wanted to try to see what
> the history was of those diagnosed with TM.
>
> I agree, our local neurologists are just too ignorant about this subject.
> They are treating the "injured worker" like she has a traumatic spinal cord
> injury.
> Which means she is getting rehab and that is about it.
>
> If you wish me to quit posting to the forum, I will honor your wishes. I
> really don't wish to cause anyone more stress from my questions.

to: LuAnn Creed,

I feel there is nothing wrong with your posting. I think it was
fine. My initial reaction was to wonder why you posted this. It gave me
food-for-thought.

For instance, I could understand why one could suspect that their TM
was the result of a job related exposure. Especially, when so little is
known about it. Take for example, anyone who is required as part of
their job to work in an environment that is suspect, e.g. health care.

As for myself, I wondered if it could be related to Vietnam - jungle
rot, tropical diseases, defolage chemicals, etc. I often wondered how
many vets came down with TM?

Given that TM is so rare, I wondered about the statistics and
demographics. That is the reason I am particularly interested in the
outcome of the TM Questionaire that is being circulated (and responses
due today).

george