Below are the most commonly overlooked workers’ compensation injuries and conditions. Hearing loss Exposure to loud noises over an extended period of time, even with hearing protection, creates a gradual loss of hearing. If you had worked in a noisy environment and...
Month: September 2016
Can My Student Loans Be Cancelled if I Am Found Disabled?
If you have outstanding Federal Student Loans and you are found to be disabled, they can be cancelled or discharged, providing you meet the stringent requirements of the agency that awarded the loan. A Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge applies to a...
We’re Monitoring SSA’s Proposed Changes to “Unsuccessful Work Attempts” and Expedited Reinstatements, and How They Will Impact Injured Workers
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is proposing changes to what defines unsuccessful work attempts, and the process of applying for expedited reinstatement of disability benefits. Both of these impact those individuals who have been found disabled by the SSA....
Happy Labor Day! American Workers Get a Well-deserved Holiday Just for Themselves
Labor Day is more than just a day off work in September. At Heller, Maas, Moro, & Magill Co., we feel it is important to give recognition to those who spend their lives working for the well being of our country. We appreciate you, we admire your efforts, and we...