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Mental Injuries: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance Part 1

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Many workers’ compensation jurisdictions and work-disability insurers have noted increasing mental disorder (also called psychological injury, mental injury) claims over time. Important note on Terminology This is intended as a general discussion document and will use several different terms.

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Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The apparent rise in mental disability claims is a significant issue for disability insurers and workers’ compensation systems. I accept the following as a fundamental principle for workers’ compensation: If work is the cause of injury and disability, then the compensation and treatment should be funded by the employer.

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How a Social Security Disability Attorney Can Help You

Attorney Charlie Hall

How a Social Security Disability Attorney Can Help You. Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits can take a long time to obtain. Our Social Security Disability Lawyer will represent you at your hearing. We don’t push that on you.

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What is a Social Security Disability Consultative Examination?

Attorney Charlie Hall

After you have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you may receive a notice that schedules you for a Consultative Examination (CE). Your treating doctor has not thoroughly documented your physical or mental condition. CONTACT A DISABILITY SPECIALIST, ATTORNEY CHARLIE HALL.

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How Many Win Disability at Reconsideration?

Attorney Charlie Hall

WHO PROCESSES AND DETERMINES YOUR INITIAL APPLICATION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI) BENEFITS? Initially, the disability claims are processed through a network of Local Social Security Field Offices and State agencies called Disability Determination Services (DDSs).

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How Many Social Security Disaiblity Insurance (SSDI) Applicants Win Benefits at Reconsideration?

Attorney Charlie Hall

WHO PROCESSES AND DETERMINES YOUR INITIAL APPLICATION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI) BENEFITS? Initially, the disability claims are processed through a network of Local Social Security Field Offices and State agencies called Disability Determination Services (DDSs).

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The Ins and Outs of Small-Business Insurance

Kollath CPA

With many businesses still closed, and the ones that are open having suffered big losses due to COVID-19, insurance agents say that there’s no downside to filing a claim. It’s a good idea to have documentation of finances from before and during the shutdown. Before you buy small-business insurance, assess your risks.