Can an employer keep you from working even with a doctor's note ?

Under Virginia Workers Compensation Law you need a "specific injury" your shoulder to be covered by workers compensation insurance. In the history,...

How to go about getting my SSI in my name?

If your disability is based on a mental impairment, I would be cautious. If you show you are "capable" of managing your funds, then you may be also...

Will a personal injury settlement I receive affect my 10-year-old who receives Social Security and Medicare for disability?

if it is not too late, the attorneys who represented him should look into setting up a Special Needs Trust to avoid the impact on SSI and...

What is my chances of geting ssdi ?

I agree mental health claims are very difficult. You would need overwhelming support from your psychologist or psychiatrist. Even then, it will be...

Looking for Workers Compensation attorney to represent me?

You have a personal injury claim against the other driver and a workers compensation claim against your employer. Many times the personal injury...

Virginia Workers Compensation law covers entry and exit off of the employer's property. If you were still on the property, the employer's workers...

Can workers comp insurance company make you go for second opinion over hundred miles away?

Unless you have medical reasons why you cannot travel, you may be forced to do this. Of course, you can request your travel expenses be paid in...

Will I be qualified for SSI Disability for severe herniated disc

Your question does not provide enough information. it is possible to prevail on a disability claim for a herniated disc if the disc makes it...

Can you file for ssd while you are collecting a pension?

I agree. You can file for Social Security Disability while collecting a pension. If you have not worked in some time, then you should file...

A medical decision has been made and we are working to process your decision. A Social Security Representative may contact you o

If you had an attorney, you should contact the attorney. The information that a medical decision was made in your case only means a decision was...