I'd suggest getting with the doc, & find out if he thinks the arthritis is related to the injury...if so, maybe the work comp can be stretched out some...
As many longtime Pixies know, I have had "arther" in my back for some years now, & still waiting for SSDI to make a decision on my case...

& how young do you figure is "too young?"

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