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Approval of Cases
At what level of the social security process are cases approved? Of the one million claims allowed each year, 23% are approved at the initial application level, 12% at reconsideration, 62% at the hearing level, 2% at the Appeals Council, and 1% in Federal Court. As this illustrates, it is…
How workers’ compensation payments work in North Carolina
If you suffer a work-related injury, chances are that you will have some questions about workers’ compensation. These benefits are available to covered employees who suffer an injury or illness on the job and need medical treatment and to take time away from work. The way these payments work can be a…
Data reveals 2015 was a bad year for road safety
Every time you get behind the wheel of your car, you likely run a few mental checks to ensure you are being safe. You put your seat belt on, obey the speed limit and put your phone away; you might also decide to refrain from driving if you are very…
Don’t know if your light duty job is right for you?
Have you been injured on the job and offered light duty employment? Light duty employment can be a great way for you to continue to earn wages while recovering from your injury. Sometimes though, employers use light duty offers against you, as a way to get you back to work…
The complications of maximizing your disability payments
If you are disabled and unable to work, money and stability will likely be among your top concerns. After all, if you can’t work and earn a paycheck, how will you care for yourself? How will you secure medical treatment for your condition? How will you provide for your family?…
Achieving Better Life Experiences Act
The Achieving Better Life Experiences (ABLE) Act became law in December, 2014. This law allows individuals who become disabled before age 26 open special accounts to be used for disability related expenses. ABLE accounts can grow without the earnings being taxed and significant amounts can be accumulated without affecting an…
Repetitive stress injuries: Are they covered by workers’ comp?
Going to work can seem like a tedious task that never seems to change very much. One day is much the same as the day before for many people in a variety of different occupations. And this repetition may not just be boring and predictable: it could actually be bad…
Listing of Impairments
Social Security Ruling 96-5p recognizes that your treating doctors are usually the best source of finding of medical information determining whether your condition meets the Listing of Impairments requirements. Often time this requires presenting detailed questionnaires to the physician along with a copy of the applicable regulations for his/her review.…
Truck cargo can present safety risk in the event of a crash
When you think about injuries suffered in a serious motor vehicle accident, you probably think of those that happen when two vehicles collide. You likely imagine broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord damage and maybe burns and lacerations. These are all unfortunately common, but there are other types of injuries…
Families who lose loved ones to a workplace accident can look to the Workers Compensation Act
It is a sad fact that workplace accidents in North Carolina are a fairly common occurrence. The North Carolina Workers Compensation Act provides employees a remedy by ensuring that the employee receives medical treatment and payment for disability caused by a workplace accident. But did you know that the Workers Compensation Act…
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