Postal workers often have to stand or walk for many hours each day, resulting in pathologies that are not seen in the general population. The foot is made of muscles, nerves, fibers and other components which can all suffer some form of injury or inflammation due to overuse, leading to a painful condition such as Morton’s neuroma. The condition typically affects the third and fourth toes, and is characterized by a burning or sharp sensation which then gives way to numbness and tingling and the inability to use said foot, requiring treatment and a period of recovery and rehabilitation.

The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act or FECA has made it possible for injured federal workers who are able to show causation between the work activity that caused their injuries and the injury itself seek compensation for the same, as long as certain procedures are followed and that there is robust medical evidence to prove the same.

That said, these cases tend to be highly contested, and the Office of Workers’ Compensation tends to be strict about accepting them without a water-tight explanation, opting to instead have injured last mile postal workers wait forever for a decision and in some cases, denying a claim even after weeks or even months of waiting. It’s because of this that you need legal representation provided by federal workers’ compensation attorneys who have handled hundreds of such cases, and we’re here to help with that.

Legal Help for USPS Workers with Morton’s Neuroma

Are you looking for the best federal workers’ compensation lawyer for Morton’s Neuroma injuries and complications? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced federal workers’ compensation attorneys at McCready Law not only have nationwide reach meaning you can call us regardless of where you are in the country for your 100% FREE case assessment, we also offer affordable monthly payment plans to help you access timely legal advice and representation so your injured postal worker claim can be expedited, and you can start receiving your benefits within the shortest amount of time possible.

The Office of Personnel Management also reviews our fees to ensure that they are in line with their recommendations and that they are fair and reasonable, ensuring you end up with more money in your pocket you can use to not only seek medical care for your Morton’s Neuroma, but to also take care of any day-to-day financial needs you may have during your out-of-work period as you heal from your injury. If you’d like your 100% FREE legal consultation into injured USPS worker benefits, please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about how we can help – our intake team is standing by.

Morton’s Neuroma is a condition which presents as a thickening of the tissue which encapsulates the plantar digital nerve, resulting in significant pain and discomfort around the front of the foot. This condition is often seen in those that stand or walk for prolonged periods of time, and those that wear tight shoes.

Some of the typical symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma include:

1. A sharp and burning pain in the foot, particularly between the toes or the ball of the foot
2.  Numbness or tingling sensation in the toes which often goes hand-in-hand with the pain
3. The pain may worsen the more the postal worker stands or walks
4. The affected postal worker may experience temporary relief when they remove their shoes

Causation is Key in Federal Workers’ Compensation Claims for USPS Workers

Causation is a primary requirement for all claims of injury by USPS workers because according to FECA, only conditions that can be shown to either be caused or worsened by work activities can be eligible for compensation. Therefore, it is important that this is demonstrated in your medical report so you can be approved.

For instance, your doctor may show that being on your feet for hours at a time led to an extended weight-bearing position which increased pressure on your toes, leading to nerve inflammation and consequent thickening of tissue around this area. They may also demonstrate that the repetitive motions such as lifting, walking, bending and so on may have led to the irritation of nerve pathways over time, leading to the development of the condition.

Lastly, they may demonstrate that the choice of shoes for postal workers is not appropriate for the activity of mail and package delivery, due to the lack of arch support and cushioning, leading to the likelihood of developing foot-related pathologies such as Morton’s Neuroma.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma in Affected Postal Workers

Early diagnosis of Morton’s Neuroma will go a long way in ensuring that the condition is treated in a timely manner to prevent further complication. Your doctor will start by doing a thorough medical history as well as examining your work history and footwear habits. They will then perform a physical exam and apply pressure to certain areas of the foot in order to assess the discomfort level. Diagnostic imaging may then follow where an MRI or x-ray or ultrasound is performed to have an inside view of the extent of the injury as well as rule out other pathologies.

Treatment for Morton’s Neuroma in injured USPS last mile workers involves rest, so the inflammation can go down, ice therapy to help with swelling and pain, and the use of custom shoe inserts which may help lessen pressure on the affected nerve. Patients may also be prescribed pain relievers or corticosteroid injections for more severe cases. If you experience little relief, surgery may be a last option, done to remove the neuroma so you can fully heal.

Timely Assistance for Injured Postal Workers – Call Us Today!

Compensation for Morton’s Neuroma requires that you not only demonstrate causation, but that you also file a claim and the appropriate paperwork which will be sent over to OWCP, and agree to any of their requests for additional documentation. Going it alone is not advisable, as these cases tend to be nuanced and involve technical and complex legal principles. For help during this difficult time, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can take over the administrative minutiae of your claim so you can focus on healing as we work on your compensation as an injured postal worker. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.