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Workers’ compensation provides income and medical benefits to those who sustain work-related injuries. However, many times these claims will be denied or disputed by the workers’ comp insurance company that your employer carries. You may be wondering, “Can I appeal … Continue reading →

When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, there are a number of factors that the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes into consideration when determining whether or not you are capable of working. Some of these factors include your educational … Continue reading →

Will People on Disability Get Checks?   Yes. If you meet the criteria listed below, you are eligible. Some people on Social Security will need to sign up. Some won’t. See details below. Who Will Get a Check? If your income … Continue reading →

Most recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are eligible for the COVID-19 stimulus payment. In fact, the IRS will be providing most U.S. citizens with $1,200 stimulus payments (also called economic impact payments), following … Continue reading →

Are you wondering how Workmans Comp is going to handle Coronavirus? The following information is from Washington State Department of Labor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), and other public health … Continue reading →

If you are hurt on the job, you are probably entitled to compensation. You probably don’t know how the process works. If you don’t file promptly and you miss the deadline established in your state, you may miss out on … Continue reading →

If you were recently denied Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may request an appeal. Generally, you have 60 days after you receive the notice of our decision to ask for any type of appeal. There are … Continue reading →

Many people have asked whether their workers’ compensation benefits are taxable. The simple answer is that workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable. However, as with most legal issues, the answer is really not so simple. There are two parts to … Continue reading →

Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability Determination Services or DDSs). Subsequent appeals of unfavorable determinations may be decided in a DDS … Continue reading →

Here we are with 90 degree weather here in Florida. But the cold weather is coming soon, and there may be some situations that involve Workman’s Compensation. Many Injured Workers who are exposed to Cold on the job. Cold Exposure … Continue reading →