Under the Florida Workers Compensation Law, lost wage benefits are paid based upon disability from a work-related injury. What is disability? Disability means you are unable to earn the same wages you were earning at the time of injury. To prove disability you need to show a casual connection between
Introduction on Attendant Care Benefits Attendant care benefits are a crucial component of the workers’ compensation system, providing essential support to individuals who need help with daily activities due to injury, illness, or disability. Understanding these benefits, especially in the context of Florida’s regulations, is vital for both injured workers
With rising costs of living, many people who struggle to maintain regular employment due to their health conditions wonder if they can perform any work. This is especially true while they are waiting for Social Security Disability benefits to be approved. To answer this question, it is helpful to have
Cushing Syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a disorder which results in having too much cortisol in the body. Cortisol under normal circumstances is released into the body during times of stress and increases heart rate, increases blood sugar, manages blood glucose, managing respiration, and increases muscle tension. Cortisol levels
What if you get injured on the job and cannot return to work? You tell your supervisor about your injury right after it happens. He/she does not give you any instruction. You seek treatment at the local emergency room or urgent care center. But then you do not hear anything
Introduction In the vast landscape of medical conditions, nonepileptic seizures (NES) stand as an enigmatic entity, often shrouded in misconceptions and uncertainties. As a seasoned attorney with an illustrious career spanning over two decades in personal injury and social security cases, I invite you to embark on an illuminating journey.
The social security disability program administered by the federal government is a necessary benefit for many individuals. This program helps individuals who suffer from a severe physical and/or mental impairment that prevents them from engaging in regular work. Applying for these benefits is not an easy task for several reasons.
Social Security Disability is a federally mandated insurance program designed to provide assistance to people with disabilities. This program pays monetary and health benefits to individuals who are unable to work resulting from physical and/or mental health conditions. There are two disability programs. The first program is called Social Security
Often, individuals whose Social Security Disability benefits case was denied at a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge choose to file a brand new initial claim for benefits. This can sometimes be a more successful approach to receiving benefits than appealing, as the Appeals Council will only send the case
Uncovering the Reality of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) Chronic Venous Insufficiency is a common yet debilitating condition that occurs when the veins in your legs are unable to efficiently channel blood back to your heart. This circulatory system disorder leads to blood “pooling” in the veins, known as stasis. The
