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Can Someone with Bipolar Disorder Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Yes, depending on the severity and other factors, Social Security disability benefits may be awarded to someone who is disabled due to Bipolar Disorder. Known more commonly in the past…
Q. What if I cannot return to any gainful employment because of my work related injury?
A. If you can never return to any type of work because of your workers’ compensation injury, the Industrial Commission can award lifetime benefits. These benefits can include payment of…
Q. What if my workers’ compensation doctor assigns a permanent partial impairment (P.I.) rating for my injury?
A. When a doctor releases you from care, a permanent disability rating may be assigned to your injured body part. A rating means that you will never again be 100%…
Q. How long do I have to file a workers’ compensation claim?
A. As soon as possible, you should file a Form 18 (Notice of Accident or Injury) with the Industrial Commission and employer informing them that you wish to make a…
Can I Apply for Social Security Disability If I Am Working?
Social Security Disability is based on the principle that individuals should receive some financial assistance if they: have an injury or illness that is expected to last at least 12…
Q. What if I have problems after I settle my workers’ compensation claim?
A. Most insurance companies will try to “clinch” or close out the claim when they offer a settlement. This means you can never reopen your claim and cannot get any…
Workers Compensation Fraud by Employees Gets Lots of Press while Fraud by Employers Costs Big Money
We see regular media reports of employees filing false workers compensation claims, collecting benefits while their Facebook page shows them partying the night away and other actions inconsistent with legitimate disability. Unfortunately,…
Distracted Driving: Frequently Done and Potentially Fatal
We all do crazy and dangerous acts each time we drive our cars, trucks, vans, or other motor vehicles. We drink coffee on the way to work. We yell at…
Q. Can my employer fire me while I am on workers’ compensation?
A. No. The Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) specifically prevents employers from firing you because you filed a WC claim against them. REDA protects you from any firing, demotion, punishment,…
Q. What if my disability is caused by drugs and/or alcohol?
A. Congress has passed legislation that severely limits the receipt of Social Security (SS) benefits if your substance abuse problems contribute to your disability. While the current law is very…
Q. Why won’t Social Security pay for my disability without an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing?
A. A very small number of applicants are awarded benefits in North Carolina before the ALJ hearing. Social Security (SS) decisions and opinions prior to the ALJ hearing are generally…
What to Expect at a Hearing Before an Administrative Law Judge
After your application for reconsideration of your Social Security Disability claim has been denied, you have a right to file a request for hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ).…
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