Questions answered by Terri Lynn Herring-Puz

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Worker's Comp Question for L&I

Terri's answer | Answered on October 27, 2017

The first question is - will vocational training really assist you in returning to the workforce? Or, do you have so many barriers to success that...

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If you are receiving SSDI benefit & workers comp time loss benefit at same time which one will reduced?

Terri's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

Washington is a reverse off-set State. If you are receiving Washington workers compensation benefits this means the State (L&I) get to take the, if...

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I got injured from the work so i opened LNI (Workers comp) but it says "Medical only"

Terri's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

The claim is coded as 'medical only' because no time loss benefits have been paid - yet- not because you aren't entitled to benefits. Fill out the...

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Am i entitled to a settlement ??

Terri's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

Before talking about a settlement or PPD award, the more immediate question is 'Can you return to work?" If you are unable to return to work at...

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My primary has me on limited work restrictions. How can L&I release me to work with no work restrictions?

Terri's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

I'm not sure you've provided enough information to give you any real direction. You've been off work for a long time - have you had surgery? What...

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Can workers comp offest your money after social security has offset it

Terri's answer | Answered on March 24, 2016

Your combined SS Disability and workers compensation can not exceed 80% of your highest Average Current Earnings, or ACE. The Social Security...

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Is there anything I can do to try and save the PPD award or is it to late? or is it to late ?

Terri's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

It does not seem like you understand the Option 2 benefits which you've chosen. The SIE is not in charge of 'paying for schooling' when you take...

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Can my Claim Manager close my claim without doctors releasing me back to work, to full duty or light duty?

Terri's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

To directly answer your question - the department can terminate time loss benefits, and even close a claim, without the agreement of your attending...

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Can a lawyer do any good for this case and can they use my hand injury to rate the injury on my shoulder?

Terri's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

It is a little difficult to figure out exactly what is going on with your PPD award. From your description it sounds like the department is now...

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What Does all this mean? my AP rating should be held higher than the other reports If this is the case why allow protest?

Terri's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

When the PPD closing order was protested the department would have entered an order which placed the closing order in abeyance while the protest...

Terri Lynn Herring-Puz's Answers (39)

Worker's Comp Question for L&I

If you are receiving SSDI benefit & workers comp time loss benefit at same time which one will reduced?

I got injured from the work so i opened LNI (Workers comp) but it says "Medical only"

Am i entitled to a settlement ??

My primary has me on limited work restrictions. How can L&I release me to work with no work restrictions?

Can workers comp offest your money after social security has offset it

Is there anything I can do to try and save the PPD award or is it to late? or is it to late ?

Can my Claim Manager close my claim without doctors releasing me back to work, to full duty or light duty?

Can a lawyer do any good for this case and can they use my hand injury to rate the injury on my shoulder?

What Does all this mean? my AP rating should be held higher than the other reports If this is the case why allow protest?