Wound Care Options for Diabetic Ulcers Diabetic ulcers are serious wounds that can develop on the feet of people with diabetes. They occur when high blood sugar levels damage nerves and blood vessels in the feet. This can lead to poor circulation and a decreased ability to feel pain, which can make [...]
Texas Workers Compensation Texas state workers' compensation is a program that provides medical and financial benefits to state employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their work. Here's some key information: Coverage: All state employees, including those hired, elected, appointed, or working for the Community Supervision and Corrections [...]
Does OWCP Cover Obesity Related Issues?The coverage of obesity problems under the OWCP (Office of Workers' Compensation Programs) can be a complex and nuanced issue. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know:Generally, OWCP does not cover obesity itself as a medical condition. This is because obesity is considered a pre-existing condition, [...]
What Type of Doctor to See for a Work Related Injury The type of doctor you should see for a work-related injury will depend on the type of injury you have. However, some common types of doctors that treat work-related injuries include: Orthopedic surgeons: Orthopedic surgeons specialize in treating injuries and diseases [...]
CA1s & CA2s - The Difference The main difference between CA-1 and CA-2 forms for OWCP is the type of injury or illness that they are used to report. CA-1: This form is used to report a traumatic injury, which is an injury that occurs suddenly and is caused by a single event. For [...]
What to Do If You Need to Change Your Texas Workers Compensation Doctor If you have been injured on the job, then you may have been assigned a Texas workers’ compensation doctor. Sometimes you are given a doctor. Sometimes, you can find a doctor on your own. But what if you don’t feel that your [...]
Head Injury in the Workplace Head and brain injuries are nothing to mess around with. An average of 140 Americans die every day because of a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, and many more struggle with lifelong disabilities. On-the-job accidents are one of the leading causes of head injury. Falling from high up or being [...]
4 Things Every Injured Worker Should Know About Workers’ Comp It would be nice if there was a quick and easy handbook that told every injured worker all they need to know about workers’ comp. But unfortunately, there isn’t. Because every situation is different, the process is different for everyone. Going through the worker comp [...]
