Start with the issue actually in dispute
Doctor released worker too soon is mainly a problem of work ability and job-duty mismatch. Build the file around the written notice, dated record, or event that created the problem.
Documents to gather
Release note, job description, prior restrictions, treatment record, and employer return-to-work message.
Questions to answer before acting
- What changed, on what date, and who made the decision?
- Is there a written notice or only a phone conversation?
- Which medical, wage, employment, or incident record directly addresses the dispute?
- What state or federal agency procedure controls the next step?
- Is there a separate employment, third-party, leave, or discrimination issue that should not be mixed into the workers’ compensation question?
Important caution
Compare what the release actually says with the physical and safety demands of the job.