HIV and disabled. Needs financial assistance.

I agree that she is not eligible for SSDI but should be eligible for SSI.

WORKERS COMP MMI

I will defer to the Texas attys regarding what happens in your state but the delayed MMI generally means that they have to pay overdue permanent...

I agree that you should file for FMLA asap. Since this is not a workers compensation question I will change it to employment to see if the...

Can employer question or comment on an injured employees injury?

Not based on the information that you have provided but if it gets to the point of being something more than finding out what your restricitions...

Talk to a workers compensation attorney

Once you settle a case and sign a release form can the insurance company go back on thier decision.

I agree. Generally no but there are exceptions. Check with your attorney

Can I sue my former employer for physical problems due to the years I worked there that have limited my recent job searches.

You also have a potential social security disability claim and so look into this also. It takes almost two yrs to get Sadi in most cases so apply...

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Can work hurt my disability claim

Social security allows you to try to work. You should talk to a social security attorney to find out if you can work or attempt to work while your...

Why would a law firm say that they're not in a position to help with a disability claim when that is what they do?

There are many factors that the firm considers including whether they believe they can be successful and earn a fee for their work on the case

Is it possible to get a medical retirement from the Department of Labor without a huge fight?

I would suggest you talk to an employment atty as well because you are so close to retirement