Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act or “NAFI” Workers Compensation — Workers Compensation is Insurance purchased by an employer that pays the medical benefits and lost wages of employees who were injured or made sick on the job. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act provides specific workers comp benefits to employees who are maritime workers, including […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presidential Candidates Positions on Social Security– Social Security is one of the most pressing issues for older Americans. Experts speculate that as things now stand – unless major changes are made to the Social Security system – benefits may have to be cut by up to 21% in 2034, due to insolvency issues. Raising taxes, cutting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
New Rules Effective November 16, 2016 On Social Security Disability & Returning to Work– According to Social Security regulations, you cannot be engaged in “substantial gainful activity” and continue to receive Social Security Disability benefits. In 2016, “substantial gainful activity” is considered making more than $1,130 per month (or $1,820 if you’re blind). There is, […]
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