If you have an increased impairment then you should ask the doctor to write to the WSIB and ask that they arrange for a re-assessment. Please remember NEL's are to reflect your level of impairment and loss of enjoyment of life. For more information on NEL Assessments contact your injured worker group, union, labour council, worker advisor office or legal clinic. You can be considered for future benefits if you are significantly worse then your previous NEL or Pension level. A worker must prove that the recurrence is related to their compensable condition.
Medical documentation is essential.
With the medical documentation it is helpful if you can and will maintain a journal that you record into on a regular basis. Recording how you feel can be very helpful when you apply for benefits and services. Medical continuity is helpful. This includes visits to doctors, specialists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and other health care professionals. If you are taking either prescribed prescription medication and or over the counter medication for you injury it is helpful when you can provide this information to your claims adjudicator.