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What Veterans Should Know About Social Security Disability Benefits

When you choose to serve your country in the Armed Forces, you are setting yourself apart from the rest and making a contribution of your time and years of your life. If you are hurt or disabled as a veteran,…

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What to Know When Filing for Social Security Disability Due to Obesity

Obesity is quickly becoming an alarming problem in our country. Some of those affected are experiencing not only health issues with their high weight but are losing the ability to effectively earn a living. When they can’t work, they may…

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Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Rates: How Much You Should Expect

Suffering an injury on the job can be a traumatic and stressful experience. In the blink of an eye, your world is turned upside down, especially if you suffer a debilitating injury that leaves you permanently or partially disabled. Pennsylvania…

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What You Need To Know About Reopening Your SSDI Claim Case

Managing a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be complicated and time-consuming. If the Social Security Administration doesn’t approve your request, it can be disheartening and feel like the end of the world. However, If your disability claim…

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Factors that Determine Workers’ Compensation Eligibility

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation is a valuable resource for those who are injured in a work-related accident or develop an illness. Most employees working for companies in the Commonwealth will qualify for coverage, but it’s important to be aware of the…

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) For Children: Applications & Benefits Explained

The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees multiple Social Security Disability programs for adults and children in the United States. There are two primary types of disability, including  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).  When you are…

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How a Workers’ Compensation Employer Defense Can Affect You

Workers’ Compensation and Employer Defense Tactics When a worker in Pennsylvania suffers an injury, they are protected by a particular set of rules that helps them maintain their rights. These rules are known as workers’ compensation laws. In PA, employers…

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Average Hernia Settlements & Payouts in PA

Hernia repairs are often done with surgical mesh, which can strengthen the tissue and provide a better outcome for the patient. However, in some cases, there have been problems that arise from these surgeries that leave patients with additional medical…

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How Medical Marijuana Impacts Workers’ Comp Cases in PA

An increasing number of states have legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes. It’s especially helpful for those who have chronic pain and hope to avoid becoming addicted to painkillers. However, the use of marijuana as an approved treatment…

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Does Having Surgery Increase Your Workers’ Comp Settlement?

When you have been hurt on the job, workers’ compensation is meant to take care of your medical bills and get you back to work as soon as possible. In most cases, this includes all treatment and care you require,…

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An Overview of a Workers’ Compensation Vocational Assessment

During the workers’ compensation process, it is important to understand that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company is going to do everything in its power to pay you as little as possible. The law affords insurance companies certain rights that…

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Third Party Lawsuits in Workers’ Compensation Case

In certain workers’ compensation cases, third parties may be liable to pay a third party lawsuit settlement in the event of a work-related injury. In most workers’ compensation claims, employees give up the right to file a lawsuit against their…

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Short-Term Disability vs. Workers’ Comp (Differences Explained)

If you are suffering an illness or injury, you may be curious if there are any available benefits to cover the income you have lost. There are two options for most workers who have sustained disabilities that only last a…

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Does Workers’ Comp Cover Emergency Room Visits?

Suffering an injury on the job in Pennsylvania is stressful. A visit to the emergency room for even the most minor issue can lead to expensive bills that you might not be able to pay. If you suffered this injury…

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5 Clever Workers’ Compensation Adjuster Tricks to Avoid

If you have never had to work with an insurance adjuster specifically due to a workers’ compensation claim, the process can easily become daunting. It is a common misconception to believe that the insurance adjuster is there to guide and…

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Social Security Disability Benefits for Depression or Bipolar Disorder

Mental health disorders, such as a bipolar disability and depression, can affect every phase of a person’s life. These effects include an inability to socialize, to concentrate, and to have relationships. SSDI disability claims for bipolar disorder or depression may…

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Can Self-Employed Qualify For SSDI Benefits In Pennsylvania?

Owning and managing your own business is extremely satisfying. You get the benefit of setting your own schedule, working as much as you want, and seeing your dream grow. However, if you are injured and cannot work, you don’t have…

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Workers’ Compensation Fraud: What It Is And How To Spot It

Workers’ compensation is an insurance program meant to support those who are hurt on the job so they can recover and return to work. In most cases, it works as intended, and everyone benefits. However, employers are wary that some…

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How Does Age Impact Workers’ Compensation Settlements?

With the changes in the U.S. economy in the last decade, more people are working into their later years. If they are hurt on the job, returning to work may be a less attractive option than simply retiring. However, before…

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3 Reasons You’d Have to Pay Back Your Workers’ Comp Benefits

It’s rare that you must pay back your workers’ compensation benefits. In most instances, if the insurance company feels you have broken any of their rules for receiving compensation, they will simply deny your claim or stop your payments. This…

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What Happens to My Medical Bills When Workers’ Comp Is Denied?

If you are injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you depend on workers’ compensation benefits to take care of your medical expenses. If you have surgery coming up, but your claim is rejected, you may be afraid of the consequences…

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How Long Do You Have to Appeal a Social Security Decision?

When people suffer a disabling injury, they may need to rely on Social Security Disability  Insurance (SSDI) benefits to meet their daily needs. This federal program may be the only source of income for many people following a serious accident….

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What is a Vocational Expert Testimony and Why is an Expert At My SSDI Hearing?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a valuable program that provides support to those who have been injured. These benefits can help you stay afloat financially until you can return to your job or provide critical support to those who…

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Are My Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits Tax-Free?

Workers in Pennsylvania are protected by workers’ compensation insurance if they are injured on the job. Employers must carry this coverage, which pays for medical bills and partial wages. Filing a claim to receive benefits can be complicated, and many…

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Working While on Disability: Earnings, Common Questions & More

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are income assistance programs overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA), designed to offset some of the financial challenges associated with being disabled, elderly, and economically disadvantaged. However, these benefits…

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How Much Is Compassionate Allowance (And Everything You Need To Know To Qualify)

Compassionate Allowance is a program put together by the Social Security Administration. It fast-tracks applications submitted by people with severe conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Applicants may wonder, How much is compassionate allowance? Compassionate Allowance allows some applicants…

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Can You Work Another Job While on Workers’ Comp?

After you experience a work injury, you may recover well enough so that you feel able to go back to work at a less strenuous job than the one you worked at when you were injured. You may be wondering,…

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Can I Sue My Employer for Not Reporting My Injury or Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

After suffering a serious workplace injury, the last thing you want to hear is that your employer refuses to file a workers’ compensation claim on your behalf. If you are in this situation, you may wonder, Can I sue my…

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Hurt at Work? What You Should Know About Suing a Company for Negligence

In most cases, suing a company for negligence may not be possible if you are a worker and the company is your employer. That is because the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act requires most workers to pursue claims through the workman’s…

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What to Do If You Were Re-injured After Returning to Work

If you were re-injured after returning to work, you should see a doctor and notify your employer of the injury. This is true even if you are already receiving workers’ comp and only returned to work on light duty or…

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