Entries by CantrellGreen

How Obesity Affects Workers’ Comp Claims

How Does Obestiy Affect Workers Comp Claims? Prior to June 2013, obesity as all or part of a workers’ comp claim was not considered – because it was not classified as a disease or illnes. So being overweight was previously simply not addressed while determining benefits for work related injuries or illnesses. However, in June […]

Collecting Social Security Disability for Heart Conditions

Long Beach Lawyers Discuss Social Security Disability for Heart Conditions Almost any heart conditions canqualify an individual to collect Social Security Disability benefits, if it is severe enough.  In order to collect Social Security Disability it is the severity of your heart condition that is more important than the kind of heart problems you have. Basically, there are two ways to be approved […]

Ten Most Common Reasons for Social Security Disability Denial (Part 1)

Long Beach Lawyers Share Ten Common Reasons for  Social Security Disability Denial (Part 1) Our experienced lawyers frequently consult with disabled individuals who have been denied Social Security benefits. In this two part article, we discuss the 10 most common reasons for being denied Social Security Disability benefits. (This article pertains to SSDI and does […]

Ten Most Common Reasons for Social Security Disability Denial (Part 2)

Long Beach Lawyers Share Ten Common Reasons for Social Security Disability Denial (Part 2) Our experienced lawyers frequently consult with disabled individuals who have been denied Social Security Disability benefits. In this two part article, we discuss the 10 most common reasons for being denied Social Security Disability benefits. Click Here for Part 1 of […]

Getting Social Security Disability Faster With Compassionate Allowance

Long Beach Social Security Disability Lawyers: Compassionate Allowance Faster Approval If you suffer from one of 223 severely disabling conditions, you may be eligible to have your Social Security Disability Claim “expedited” (processed faster). In 2008 The Social Security Administration implemented the “Compassionate Allowance Program” to help disabled individuals who need it most, get their disability benefits […]

What Is the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF)?

Orange County Workers Comp Lawyers Explain California’s Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF) – California Workers’ Compensation law requires that any employer with one or more non-family employees have workers’ compensation insurance. This ensures that all workers in the state will be compensated adequately, should they be injured, disabled, made ill or killed in the […]

What is a Workers Compensation Utilization Reviews?

Los Angeles Attorneys Explain Workers Comp Utilization Reviews or “URs” – Under California Workers’ Compensations law, any and all requests made by an injured worker’s treating physician for medical treatment have to go through a “utilization review” (UR). This is a review process aimed to ensure that the requested treatment is considered “medically necessary” – […]

Applying for Social Security Disability for Mental or Psychological Condition (Part 2)

How to Apply for Social Security Disability for Mental Illness or Psychological Condition (Part 2) This is the second part of a two part article, in which our experienced Long Beach Social Security lawyers discuss applying for Social Sceurity Disability for a mental illness and other psychological conditions. This information is general in nature only – and not […]

Applying for Social Security Disability for Mental or Psychological Condition (Part 1)

How to Apply for Social Security Disability for Mental Illness or Psychological Condition (Part 1) In this two part article, our experienced Long Beach Social Security lawyers discuss applying for Social Security Disability for a mental illness or other psychological conditions. To collect Social Security Disability for any condition – including a Mental Illness or a Psychological Condition – […]