You may be entitled to a Workers’ Compensation check for the rest of your life if you cannot work due to your work injury. You must show that your restrictions keep you from working any job.
There are several ways to show that your restrictions keep you from working any job. One way is if your doctor provides an opinion that you cannot work due to your restrictions. Another way is if you have a Vocational Expert who provides the opinion that you are unable to work based on your age, education, experience and medical restrictions. Yet another way is conduct a job search that results in your inability to find a job.
If you have serious restrictions and you do not think you can work any job, please feel free to call me to discuss your case.