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. For more information on the subject of Re-opening Medical Rehabilitation contact your injured worker group, union, labour council, worker advisor office or legal clinic. If it is decided you are going to need retraining ask your doctor about your sitting tolerances as well as any other factors that may affect your schooling performance. Will you need special writing instruments, seating arrangements, note takers, extra time to do tests etc.