This is a blatant play for sympathy. I have a workman's compensation injury and my arms are in constant pain. The company I worked for admitted that I was injured on the job, but because I didn't report it in 30 days, they won't pay.
So I can't afford a doctor, haven't worked since January - but slowly am healing (or at least not hurting so badly).
I went to an informal hearing last Spring. It went well for me. Then the formal hearing. I lost that one. So I had an appeal to file.
I got the results in the mail today. I lost that, too.
I have more options and I will persue this, but man - this is dragging on for a long time. I have to go back to work (need the money) even though I am still hurt. Have been calling lawyers looking for someone to take my case. This is not only exhausting, but I get a little bit more angry at my former employer because of this waste of time and my lack of health.
Sigh.
That is all... just tired and achy.