What are my chances for getting workers comp after my claim was denied by the insurance company due to " improper notice".

What you have described, while it might be work-related, is not covered by Virginia workers' compensation. If your back condition is not to due to...

If you return to work on ppd in workers comp and new wages are less the you were earning does WC make up the difference at 2\3

If you have returned to work at less wages due to your injury, but you are also receiving permanent partial disability benefits (PPD), then you can...

First, you may have protection from collection actions under Va. Code § 65.2-531. Second, these bills should be being paid by the workers'...

How can you get the best rating from my worker comp. doctor? P/T told me it is between 15 and 20%. (off the record)

Getting a fair disability rating from the treating doctor is a delicate matter. It may be better for you to ask him if he would prefer that you see...

The question can only be answered by determining medically why you continue to need the insulin, etc. If your doctor says that this is still due...

If Im out of work on temporary disability for an injury suffered at work can I undergo unrelated bariatric surgery?

As long as your disability from your work injury continues, having the bariatric surgery will not, in and of itself, affect your benefits. Where...

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I'm receiving monthly workman compensation payments. How will this affect my SSDI payments if I'm approved.

Social Security will take a dollar for dollar offset for the monthly amount of your Virginia workers' compensation benefits. So they will...

I live in Virginia....I received a Workers Comp settlement of $20,000 in May of 2013 ....... I was awarded SSD Sept 2013 ....

As your settlement was in NC you will need to speak to a NC workers' compensation attorney about ways to revise your settlement documents to...

Served in Udorn, Thailand from 1971 to 1972. Was diagnosed with neck cancer in 2005. Am a non-smoker. Am I a candidate for comp

It is doubtful that you would be entitled to workers compensation because there does not appear to be any relationship between your neck cancer and...

I am looking for a reasonable settlement demand for a burn received while at work. I also have a numb toe from the injury.

Evaluating your case for settlement requires more information than you are providing. However, Virginia law does grant some payment for permanent...