My husband was injured will he receive a settlement? In Tennessee will he be offered a settlement?

Yes, your husband will be entitled to a settlement. In Tennessee, the biggest factors now are the impairment rating and return to work status....

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Though I never tell my clients to count it as a victory unless the judge announces from the bench or we see it in writing, I would venture to say...

Do I have recourse if I have been ignored and delayed pain management by Workers compensation?

If your settlement/judgment contains an open medical treatment provision, then you are entitled to all medical treatement reasonable related to...

Date of app was 10/09/2012 for ssdi. the benefits were approved 11/09/12. but onset date they used was 10/09/12, first ck 05/13

There is actually nothing to challenge. Your alleged onset date (AOD) was 10/9/12 and that is what they approved. However, for anyone approved...

I received letter from ssdi that i was approved. but i dont agree with the date of disability. can i challenge that date.

Congratulations on getting at least a partial approval. It is, unfortunately, common for the SSA to change the date of onset of disability at the...

Case closed

It is not an automatic denial. The fact that the case was closed on 8/3/12 means that the decision was finished and sent out on that date. You...

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My Mom is getting an insurance settlement from a car accident. Her attorney says it will stop her Social Security.

Only SSI will be affected by the proceeds of a personal injury lawsuit. Yes, if the montly benefit is over $1,300.00 then it is not SSI being paid.

Should I notify LTD after judge awarded SSDi at the hearing or wait?

Yes, you should go ahead and notify your LTD carrier and then provide them with a copy of the Fully Favorable Decision once you receive it in the...

Do I have to pay back the disability benefits that was overpayed to my son?

Unfortunately, yes, if an overpayment has occurred, then, most often, the benefits will have to be repaid. However, you can file for a Waiver of...

How is an impairment raring done in Tenn. for work comp? Does the doctor schedule an evaluation?

It is common that the doctor will either do the MMI as an addendum to the date of visit or actually insert after it has been transcribed. Often...