Hernias and disability

October 2, 2007

  • Hernia Patient Asks if Her Case is Strong

    i have a medical max of no lifting, pushing, pulling of no more than 5lbs.  i have had multiple hernia operations.  i have worked in the capacity of housekeeping, nurses aide, and a ward secretary all of which i was hurt while working with a jackson pratt drain in,  pulled on a drawer that did not open and pulled apart my abdomen which resulted in another operation at ohio state university hospital.  i have had 7 previous operations.  the county in which i live has also deemed me disabled.  do i have a good case? (…)