Has anyone ever had a claim approved by the social security appeals council?

Yes, and I agree with the other attorneys, it is not often and often a "big victory" is that they send the case back to the ALJ with instructions...

Had a workers comp claim, during settlement I was told that I couldn't return to my job but that they would not contest UI claim

I asked if I did not settle if I could go go back and they said no, my position was no longer available. They also agreed to not contest...

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I was forgotten at work. what I mean was I was left behind. locked in. after everyone left. what are my options?

I AGREE, GET TREATMENT FILE A COMP CLAIM, THIS MAY OR MAY BE FOUND COMPENSIBLE IN NY LAW, BUT I THINK THE STRESS WAS EXTRAORDINARY AS YOU DESCRIBE...

Workman's comp hearing

The Board file may not have any medical evidence of your surgery. That could be problematic for you. Ask your doctor for an up to date C-4 and copy...

Is it possible to get a loan against my workmans comp. case in NYS, anywhere?

No. I know of no finding company that would advance a loan against workers comp, especially these days when its becoming much more easy for a...

I had ankle fusion surgery and was out 7 weeks total. I am an office manager, I was put in a clerical position when I returned.

Whether or not this is a workers compensation case, as my friend Leonard Feld questioned, if the company has more than 15 employees you fall under...

I'm on worker comp. and I want to start my own business. What to do about worker comp?

You might want to discuss with your attorney whether or not it would be a good idea to settle your case via section 32, i.e a lump sum of money to...

Did your doctor ask to do them all, I highly doubt it. They generally only work on the disk areas that have been demonstrated by confirmatory...

Shouldnt I get paid 100% disability. If doctor wont give me 100% diability and work wont take me back unless I am 100%

Workers Compensation won't take pity on you. If you are 50% disabled they will pay you 50% of your comp rate meaning they will cut your benefits in...

I was injured on the job recently. Although I did not lose any wages, am I still entitled to some type of compensation?

You are entitled to have your medical covered in full- no deductible no copay. You must file certain papers to protect yourself (C-3 ) with the...

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