Entries by CantrellGreen
Workers’ Comp for Exposure to Toxins
Workers’ Comp for Exposure to Toxins Exposure to toxins in the workplace can have devastating health effects. Severe respiratory disorders, as well as certain types of cancer, have been linked to toxic workplace exposure. Fortunately, stricter regulations and greater employer awareness have cut down on toxic exposure in most workplaces in recent years. However, hundreds of employees […]
Can I Collect SSD & SSI at the Same Time?
Can I Collect SSI and Social Security Disability (SSD) at the Same Time? Yes, under certain circumstances, you can collect SSI and SSDI at the same time. This is referred to as collecting “concurrent benefits”. This usually happens when a disability applicant is approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) but they qualify for only a […]
Helping Veterans Collect Social Security
Attorneys Helping Veterans Get Social Security Benefits Men and women who have served in the military, who have become disabled are covered by the Veterans Administration’s medical and pension program, and also by the Social Security Disability system. However, many veterans, their families or their care providers are not aware of this “concurrent eligibility” dual coverage. In […]
What is a Workers Comp MMI Report?
Attorneys Explain California Workers’ Comp Terms: MMI – MMI stands for “Maximum Medical Improvement” and refers to a finding in a California Workers Compensation case that an injured worker will not continue to get better, regardless of continued treatment. An MMI Report is a report written by the injured employee’s primary doctor (also referred to […]
What is a Workers Comp QME and AME?
QME and AME in California Workers Compensation Cases – California Workers Comp QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator) – QME stands for “Qualified Medical Evaluator” and refers to a physician who evaluates you when there are questions about what Workers Compensation benefits an injured employee should receive. To qualify as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) a physician must […]
Collecting Workers Comp for Amputation
Lawyers Explain Awards for Amputation Workers Comp Cases – Our experienced Orange County workers compensation attorneys have helped many men and women deal with the loss of a finger, hand, arm, leg or other limb or extremity. We understand that the physical, emotional and psychological effects of such an injury can be devastating. And we are here […]
Social Security Disability for Central Nervous System Disorders
Social Security Disability for Central Nervous System Disorders – Neurological medical conditions are those that affect the brain or the central nervous system – including the spinal cord, and/or the peripheral nervous system. Social Security typically approves disability claims (SSD) for serious nerve-based diseases. Social Security Disability will typically be approved for serious Central Nervous […]
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