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Workers’ Comp can feel like an evil system. I suffered a severe ankle injury — syndesmotic disruption with ligament tears and a fracture — and what should have been about healing turned into a battle.

Instead of focusing on recovery, I’ve had to fight just to prove my pain and limitations are real. The system is trained for this fight. Injured workers are not.

All I ever wanted was to heal and walk normally again.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the injury… it’s the system.

Hell is not empty.

Has anyone arrived at MMI and undergone an FCE where the surgeon issued only medical restrictions, without a specific percentage?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to hear from people who have gone through something similar with a workers’ compensation case.

I had a work-related ankle injury and my case is still active. I have already been placed at MMI and my doctors gave me permanent medical restrictions.

Because of the injury, I have difficulty standing or walking for long periods of time. I’m currently working a small part-time cleaning job, but the pain makes it difficult to work many hours.

My questions are:

• Has anyone been able to receive additional compensation after being placed at MMI with permanent restrictions?

• Is it common for workers’ comp cases to stay open for a long time after MMI?

• What options did you have if you couldn’t return to your previous type of work?

Any experiences or advice would really help. Thank you.