You work in Washington, so Washington State workers' compensation law applies. Washington's is a unique system in that we don't have traditional...

Im placed in a ankle cast prior to my designated Dr appointment will I be placed at mmi or given impairment rating ?

It is unlikely you will be found to be at MMI if your doctor casts your ankle to see if surgery can be prevented. You'll be at MMI when there is...

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Social Security will consider both your learning disabilities and your IBS in determining whether you are disabled. In making the decision, they...

How much money would I get with a impairment of my shoulder ?

It depends on the impairment ratings. Your doctor and/or an "independent" examiner will do a rating evaluation to determine how much function...

As the other attorneys noted, there may or may not be an offset, depending on which Social Security benefits you're receiving. To ensure that you...

The good news is that you've been approved for Social Security. If it is Social Security Disability, let Employment Security know right away that...

Is there a waiting period with SSDI?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) does not pay benefits for the first 5 full months after you became disabled. So if you became disabled...

The first question that must be answered is which state's workers' compensation program covers your son. If the company is based in Washington and...

Why do I not receive entitlement to a pension fund when I was student working for a community college in Washington state?

If your job at the college was a work-study position, it may have been considered financial aid. If you were a regular employee, I encourage you...

I had accident at work and have Full rotator tear of supraspinatus and had surgery and is irrepetible?

These are hard cases. I just had a very similar case. Your shoulder will never be the same. L&I has to evaluate your permanent impairment - loss...