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Social Security (SSA) is doing anything and everything they can these days to recoup monies paid out to Social Security beneficiaries in error. One way is reviewing claims to see if there might be an overpayment on them. Overpayments often arise when the claimant has...
That’s right. Someone really cares about you and your work injury. So much so that a new pilot program has been developed to avoid delays in treatment and help you get back to work as soon as possible. This is a win/win for everyone! According to a recent news release...
I am proud to say that I grew up in Youngstown as the son of a steelworker. So when I decided to go to Youngstown State University then onto law school at the University of Cincinnati, I realized pretty early on that I wanted to practice in an area of law that...
Social Security (SSA) law defines disability as “the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected...
Booze and drugs might seem like a good time, but they can lead to a real downer if you mix these substances with your work life. If you are considered “under the influence” of drugs or alcohol when—as a result of consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs—your mental or...
That may sound harsh, but it does mean that special rules apply if you’re filing for Social Security disability. When you apply for disability, if the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides that your condition doesn’t meet a disability listing and you can’t do...
It’s a big shock to most people that there is no guarantee of competence when you hire a lawyer. Sure, all lawyers have passed a bar exam. But to be honest, one test given at the very beginning of a lawyer’s career isn’t all that significant. And if you complain to a...
My jobs have prepared me for doing what I do. I worked as a steelworker at Republic Steel and Copperweld Steel from 1974 to 1979, as well as a heavy equipment operator. I was a member of USWA Local #1375 and #2243. This experience has been extremely valuable and has...
We are getting a lot of calls from Social Security beneficiaries asking for help because Social Security (SSA) is stopping the payment of their benefits. There are several reasons why this might happen. When a child who is on SSI benefits turns 18, he/she is no...
So, your employer wants you to see THEIR doctor? What’s up with that? After all, YOU have the right to choose your own doctor. According to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) website, rules governing the Health Partnership Program say that an injured worker has...