Re NYS WC and IME's stating claimant is at Max Medical Improvement. Can this be used as platform for ins. to refuse trtmnt pmts?

The short answer to your question is no, you are not grandfathered in. The new Medical Treatment Guidelines in NY became effective as of 12/1/10...

What needs to be proven to claim disability?

In order to receive Social Security disability benefits you must have a medical condition which prevents you from being able to engage in...

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What are grounds to terminate a NYS WC attorney for gross negligence? Assuming they would then "lien," How do I challenge lien?

If you are disatisfied with your workers' compensation attorney in NY you can discharge or substitute your attorney at any time. If you decide to...

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What is the best way to find out about the whole picture of a social security disability claim?

If you need to stop working because of your medical conditions you should immediately apply for Social Security disability benefits once you stop...

The average case SSD SSI is how long on AVERAGE?

It is impossible to state how long the "average" SSD/SSI case takes to reach a final decision. Not only is each individual and each case different,...

This is a very common problem for both NY employers and those who are based out of state, but have employees who work in NY at times. The NY...

Wil i get ssi for a blood clots plus i have a blood clot filter that sticks through blood vessels.i also have high anxiety.

Social Security disability or SSD does not depend on you financial status except that you must have worked and paid into the Social Security system...

As an employer in the state of Texas can we legally terminate an employee who's been out on Worker's Comp for more than a year?

I am licensed in NY which is also an "at will" employment state and therefore, theoretically an employee can be terminated for any reason short of...

How many days is NYS WCB supposed to give a claimant notice of a pre-hearing conference/hearing?

The fact that you are having a pre-hearing conference would indicate that your case has been controverted (denied) by the insurance carrier or self...

I am a corporation,Family owned, do I have to carry Workmans Comp? Where do I obtain a statemant that says I don't?

I am licensed in New York so I can't speak to Florida law, but in general, any employer that has employees must have workers' compensation...