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Workers Compensation MediCare Set Aside – Part 2

How Much Money in a Workers Compensation Settlement is the “Medicare Set Aside”? A Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) is a financial agreement that is required by law in all worker comp cases where there will be ongoing medical treatment. This arrangement “sets aside” a portion of an employee’s workers’ compensation settlement money into […]

Workers Compensation Medicare Set Aside – Part 1

What is a Workers Compensation Medicare Set Aside? A Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) is a financial agreement that “sets aside” a portion of an employee’s workers’ compensation settlement to pay for future medical services related to the workers’ compensation injury or illness. In other words, the employee’s WCMSA funds that have been “set […]

Workers’ Compensation Retraining Voucher – Part 2

Using Your Workers Compensation “Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher” – Workers Compensation benefits for employees who have been injured on the job, include medical treatment, Temporary Disability, Permanent Disability and something called a “Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher”. This “voucher” can be used to pay for the injured employees’ retraining, tuition, schooling and certification.  Those eligible for […]

Workers’ Compensation Retraining Voucher – Part 1

Los Angeles Workers’ Comp Attorneys Explain Retraining Voucher Benefits – What is a Workers Compensation “Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher”? Benefits for workers who have been injured on the job, include medical treatment, Temporary Disability, Permanent Disability and something called a “Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher”. This “voucher” pays for the injured employees’ retraining.  And, those eligible […]

Social Security Attorneys for Veterans

Social Security Disability for Soldiers & Veterans – At Cantrell Green we admire and respect the service given to our country by America’s soldiers. No amount of appreciation can compensate for these brave men and women’s injuries, disabilities and health issues arising from military service. We understand that the physical, psychological and financial effects of […]

Attorneys Explain How to Preparing For a Social Security Disability Hearing

Attorneys Tips on Preparing For Your Social Security Disability Hearing – Social Security Disability Hearing Timeframe: Applying for Social Security Disability is actually a process that involves several steps. After you file your initial SSDI application, your case will be reviewed by an SSA staff member called a disability examiner. They will issue their determination […]

CalSTRS Lawyers Discuss “Double Dipping”

Los Angeles CalSTRS Lawyers Explain Double Dipping – Teachers CalSTRS Retirement Benefits And Social Security As experienced CalSTRS attorneys, we are often asked by teachers if they will be able to collect their CalSTRS pension benefits AND Social Security. Unfortunately, teachers in California (and 14 other states) who have opted for state pensions may be denied […]

New Law on Social Security for Depression & Bipolar

Social Security Issues New Listing for Depression & Bipolar Disorder– Collecting Social Security Disability for a mental or psychological condition such as depression or bipolar disorder have been difficult in the past.But “proving” psychological and mental symptoms to Social Security has always been challenging. As experienced Social Security Disability lawyers, we understand that depression & […]

New Law on Social Security for PTSD

SSA Attorneys Issue New Listing on Social Security Disability for PTSD– Collecting Social Security Disability for a mental or psychological condition such as PTSD has always difficult. Outdated prejudices about mental health and an inability of Social security staff to understand PTSD often resulted in deserving Social Security Applicants being denied. As experienced Social Security attorneys, we […]