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jims69camaro · 12-13-2008, 01:41 PM

so i am sure some of you would like to know the outcome. if you don't, just hit "back" to go back to the forum menu.

Voc Rehab has stated that "it is highly unlikely that he would be able to be retrained and by extension unable to work", which i paraphrased but used quotes because it comes close enough. so, as far as the worker's compensation court is concerned, i am 100% disabled with no chance at retraining at this point in time. Voc Rehab went on to say that if i was retrainable, i would need a scooter or powered wheelchair and vehicle modifications in order to transport the scooter to school. that there is a chunk of money, for those that didn't know that the scooter store (from TV) routinely sells scooters in excess of $3000. them things ain't cheap.

now, there is a silver lining in that thunderhead of a cloud: regardless of the outcome of the worker's compensation case, being eligible for social security disability, which i am, automatically makes me eligible for state sponsored education. i can have my cake and eat it, too. she told me to come back after the worker's comp case settles and try a class or two, just to see how i can handle it. i said the last time i was in class was early 2000s or so, and although i never completed a class i have passing grades for the two i was in (imagine never taking a mid-term or final and still scoring high enough for a passing grade... yeah, i am that smart

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however, the WC case may still take a while to settle, so i am in limbo until then. just like always, it seems. but the cool thing is i have patience, and the wife and i have tightened our belts sufficiently to withstand 10 more years at this pace, while still living very comfortably.

there you have it. i never would have imagined it being a multiple choice question...

12-13-2008, 01:41 PM	#43
jims69camaro Avatar Abuser Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 08721-1716 Posts: 5,056 iTrader: (0)	so i am sure some of you would like to know the outcome. if you don't, just hit "back" to go back to the forum menu. Voc Rehab has stated that "it is highly unlikely that he would be able to be retrained and by extension unable to work", which i paraphrased but used quotes because it comes close enough. so, as far as the worker's compensation court is concerned, i am 100% disabled with no chance at retraining at this point in time. Voc Rehab went on to say that if i was retrainable, i would need a scooter or powered wheelchair and vehicle modifications in order to transport the scooter to school. that there is a chunk of money, for those that didn't know that the scooter store (from TV) routinely sells scooters in excess of $3000. them things ain't cheap. now, there is a silver lining in that thunderhead of a cloud: regardless of the outcome of the worker's compensation case, being eligible for social security disability, which i am, automatically makes me eligible for state sponsored education. i can have my cake and eat it, too. she told me to come back after the worker's comp case settles and try a class or two, just to see how i can handle it. i said the last time i was in class was early 2000s or so, and although i never completed a class i have passing grades for the two i was in (imagine never taking a mid-term or final and still scoring high enough for a passing grade... yeah, i am that smart ). however, the WC case may still take a while to settle, so i am in limbo until then. just like always, it seems. but the cool thing is i have patience, and the wife and i have tightened our belts sufficiently to withstand 10 more years at this pace, while still living very comfortably. there you have it. i never would have imagined it being a multiple choice question... __________________ JSFBOA Save a life. N = R* fp ne fl fi fc L Last edited by jims69camaro; 12-13-2008 at 01:42 PM.