Monthly Archives: December 2010


NEW YEARS’ RESOLUTION: Less Negativity
By Jason Weinstock on December 29, 2010

  I’m resolved this year to be so positive that those around me can’t help but to take some to use in their own battles with adversity  and negativity.   My clients come to me because they have overwhelming problems in dealing with their work injury- either medically, vocationally, emotionally, financially, or all of these things … Continue reading NEW YEARS’ RESOLUTION: Less Negativity

PPD Awards in Nevada: Only a Few Are Reviewed
By Jason Weinstock on December 5, 2010

The Workers’ Compensation Section of the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) reported in their winter newsletter that an average of 464 ratings are sent in each month. Nevada law requires insurers to send a copy of all  PPD evaluation reports to DIR.   As of December 1, 2010, there were 141 rating doctors who were on DIR’s rotating list of  … Continue reading PPD Awards in Nevada: Only a Few Are Reviewed

Surviving Job Loss: First, Get a Notebook
By Jason Weinstock on December 5, 2010

Injured workers who have permanent physical restrictions that prevent them from returning to their old jobs are usually separated from their old employer and assigned a vocational rehabilitation counselor.  That independent counselor’s job is to help  you develop a retraining program over the next 60 days that can be presented to the adjuster for approval. … Continue reading Surviving Job Loss: First, Get a Notebook


Help for Chronic Pain
By Jason Weinstock on December 1, 2010

I came across another website that offers information on treating chronic pain, as well as a comprehensive list of other websites with additional help for people dealing with injuries or illnesses that cause chronic and long-lasting pain. There may be something useful for you here, particularly the kit offered for tracking and measuring your pain.  … Continue reading Help for Chronic Pain