Finally, My L&I Court Hearing

Well, we had my hearing last week. It went well I think. It was extremely emotional for my daughter and myself.

My lay witness were asked questions about my volunteer work with Cub Scouts, a program that I love, and support. In 2006 our local newspaper did a story on me and RSD. I was shown in my Cub Scout Leader uniform at our packs pinewood derby. So Washington State's workman's comp hired a private investigator, (a spy) he was hired to film me at our districts day camp that year. (2006)
I was the day camp director that year. This was a 3 day event. This spy, only recorded 17 minutes of video divided over the 3 days.
For 3 min. of the video I'm folding t shirts with my sister who was also our medical staff for the day. Then for another 3 min. or so I'm talking 2 others and holding a clip board, taking notes and getting ready 2 welcome the campers. Then I'm seen washing out water jugs and moving 1 of them about 5 feet, I can not remember if it had water in it or not. Then I'm seen with a jr. staff member getting out of a John Deere Gator, and we lifted a ice chest with 50 ponds of ice, off the back of the Gator-and sat it right down on the ground. The last 9 min. I'm seen with my husband sitting in the John Deere Gator, watching the closing ceremonies on the last day. I explained to the Judge what ways going on each day and what the spy did not show. He did not show the 34 foot RV we borrowed so I could go and lay down when I needed, which was about every 2 hours.
He did not show the 2 golf carts that were borrowed giving us a total of 3 vehicle's I could use 2 get any where I needed with out walking any great distance. Nor could he show the medications I was taking all day to help control the pain, nor could he show the 2 spinal cord stimulator's that I have and were working those days 2 also help control my pain.

My husband John, and our daughter Sharon, both testified on a personal level-how the pain not only affects them but our grandchildren as well.

There are still a few more doctors that are scheduled 2 testify on my behalf. I think the last 1 is scheduled for April 30th 2008. I'm not really sure how long the Judge has to go over all of the evidence and make his decision. I'm so hoping and praying that he once again HEARS the truth and finds in my favor.

Laters,

Carol

Had my L&I hearing today (March 18th)

Had my L&I hearing today (March 18th)
Got started at 9 am and finished around noon. I was questioned for about 45 min. I think.
Plus we had my witness, all did a great job. This was my 2nd time at the Board of Appeals.
The judge seems very nice, he's also the same judge we had the first time we went before the Board of Appeals in 2004, and we won! I'm hoping he will once again see and feel the truth and award me my pension, or allow my time loss to be re-started.

I am so exhausted from the day-stress-pain.

Will write more about my hearing tomorrow.

Carol

Getting so nervous....

Happy St. Patricks day!






Tomorrow is my L&I court date. I'm so tired of this battle I really hope its done.

Living in Pain is not easy, and I hate it, I really do. I love meeting others and talking and hearing from others all the stories...but there all so full of PAIN...
How I wish we could all meet one day PAIN FREE....





CAROL

Be Patient...Im so new to Blogging, but not PAIN!

Hi

My name is Carol Rains I live in Washington state. My husband and I are finally alone!
Our three children are all out of the nest! Sharon-David-Brandon
We also have 5 grandchildren and 1 more on the way! Peter-Jaydon-Jackie-Paige-Kaiden- ???
John and I also have a Chow Chow-her name is Yoshe, Snoops is are Dashhound, and then theirs Trapper John M.D. Mouse Detective, yes are cat!

My RSD/CRPS started in 1998 after an injury at work. I now have RSD in both legs, my left arm, and now my lower face. I have 2 Spinal Cord Stimulator's that help with 30% of the pain. The rest of my relief comes from some medications, support from family and friends, positive attitude helps, and spring-summer days!

I go to court on Tuesday the 18th of March-my attorney is trying to get WA State to grant me a permanent disability and put me on the pension plan! I was approved for my SSD in 2003, the judge had the records show that I became disabled the same day I was told I had RSD/CRPS and that was Nov. 22nd, 1999, a day I'll never forget....

My husband and I also volunteer with the American Pain Foundation, last fall we were invited to their 10th Anniversary Gala for a speaking engagement. It was a wonderful experience and we met some fantastic supporters of Chronic Pain.

I love Snoopy-being outside, gardening, family & friends, camping, talking to others about chronic pain, and the world wide web,!

Thats all I can do for now, please check back often, let me know how your doing...


Carol Rains