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Disabilities Involving The Musculoskeletal System
The human spine consists of 33 vertebra: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral which fuse to form the sacrum and 4 coccygeal which are also fused together to form the coccyx bone or tail bone. These bones surround and support the spinal cord which connects the brain with…
Driving defensively in a sea of distracted drivers
It can be said that a good majority of people within North Carolina who are of the appropriate age, drive daily. Because they drive as part of a routine, the magnitude of what they are doing may dissipate. Regardless, even the most diligent person behind the wheel, resisting all distracting…
Medical Records Abbreviations
There are a lot of abbreviations that appear in medical records used in disability claims. Some examples some include: HEENT – head, eyes, ears, nose and throat WNL – within normal limits VS – vital signs HPI – history of present illness CC – chief complaint ROS – review of…
Not hurt “On the Job?”
In North Carolina, an employee does not have to be hurt on the employer’s premises to be entitled to workers compensation benefits. In some situations an injury will “arise out of the employment” even if you are away from the workplace. For instance, your injury may be compensable if you…
3 killed in North Carolina reckless driving accident
A 23-year-old North Carolina woman and her six-month old son were among three who were killed in a two car motor vehicle accident that was caused by reckless driving. In a statement made by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the incident was caused when a full sized pickup…
Children and Social Security Disability Benefits
A child with a disability who is age 18 or older may qualify for social security benefits when a parent begins receiving retirement or disability benefits. In certain circumstances a disabled child can also get benefits at age 18 or older when a parent dies; however, the child’s disability must…
Three killed in North Carolina reckless driving accident
A 23-year-old North Carolina woman and her six-month old son were among three who were killed in a two car motor vehicle accident that was caused by reckless driving. In a statement made by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the incident was caused when a full sized pickup…
As States Decrease Workers Compensation Benefits, Federal Attention Grows
Federal lawmakers are beginning to pay attention to the recent trend of states cutting workers compensation benefits. When a state reduces the benefits available to an injured worker, often federal disability assistance will step in to aid the injured worker. Congressman Bobby Scott of Virginia (D) explains that “what happens…
Length of Time to Receive a Decision About Your Disability Benefits
The time it takes for the Social Security Administration to issue a decision for an initial application of disability benefits varies greatly. Some factors that affect this include the nature of your disability, how quickly medical evidence is obtained from doctors and hospitals and whether you are sent for consultative…
Long waits plague those seeking social security disability
Everyday, employees in North Carolina are forced to stop working due to medical conditions and accidents that they had no control over. People who undergo life-saving surgeries and are unable to return to work find themselves struggling just to get by financially–while waiting in a seemingly never ending line for…
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