You do not need to be fully recovered or “100% better” to return to work. What matters is whether your treating doctor believes you are capable of performing your full job duties. If your doctor issues an opinion that you can return to work, your weekly benefits may stop even if you are still experiencing symptoms. However, if there are conflicting medical opinions or other evidence showing you cannot safely perform your full duties, you may continue receiving weekly benefits. For guidance on how medical decisions affect your return-to-work status, our workers comp lawyer in Rhode Island team can help you understand your rights. You can also review our RI workers’ comp benefits for more clarity on how return-to-work decisions impact your claim. Exploring related topics like light-duty work rules or returning while still receiving benefits can help you determine what options you may have.

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