Q: How soon after a work injury should I apply for Social Security Disability?
A: First, you should only apply for disability benefits if your condition is expected to be disabling for a period of 12 months in a row or more. If your condition is expected to last for this time […]
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Posted in Benefits, Workers Compensation on Jul 27th, 2009
Q: Is it possible to receive worker’s compensation benefits and Social Security Disability?
A: Yes, this is entirely possible. If you are out of work due to a work injury and are receiving benefits from an insurance carrier, you may still be eligible for disability benefits. Of course you first must prove […]
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If you are an injured workers who is receiving both Social Security Disability benefits and workers’ compensation benefits, there are special considerations that should be taken before you enter into a settlement of your workers’ compensation case. In most states, if you receive workers’ compensation benefits the Social Security […]
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