You’ve been applying for social security disability benefits and keep receiving denials. After two denials you will have the opportunity to request a hearing before an administrative law judge. At this point, you will be allowed to plead your case before a judge. Allowing you the opportunity to fully explain
If you get injured on the job in Florida, you may be wondering what effect if any, a prior condition may have on your benefits. This is actually a threshold question, because the employer/carrier, (“E/C”), may not have to pay you anything depending on the impact of that prior condition.
Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Defining the Rare Phenomenon Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a rare medical condition characterized by an anomaly in the connective tissues which play a vital role in supporting and structuring other tissues and organs within our bodies. This rare jewel of a condition, affecting nearly 1 in
Workers’ Compensation laws in Florida are harsh and aimed at limiting your entitlement to benefits. This article will focus on the pre-employment questionnaires used by employers to make hiring decisions, and that what you say during this process can affect your rights to obtain future workers’ compensation benefits. We will
Sleep apnea can certainly be considered a disabling condition, depending upon the type and severity of sleep apnea you have. Sleep apnea in general is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly starts and stops at night. There are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea which is the most
Understanding Hip Replacements and Their Implications Every year, approximately 450,000 individuals in the United States opt for hip replacement surgeries. With so many undergoing this operation, the question of “does hip replacement qualify for disability?” becomes especially pertinent. The procedure replaces a dysfunctional hip joint with an artificial one. While
If you’ve been injured at work in Florida, consulting with a Workers Comp Lawyer can help you understand your rights and benefits. There are two types of benefits that you may be entitled to if you have a compensable workers’ compensation claim. The first one is medical treatment and related
What if you get injured on the job and cannot return to work? You tell your supervisor about your injury right after it happens. You seek treatment at the local emergency room or urgent care center. But then you do not hear anything at all from your employer about whether
Idiopathic neuropathy is a condition affecting your sensory and motor nerves with no obvious underlying etiology. The term idiopathic means any condition which arises spontaneously or from an unknown cause. The root cause of a lot of conditions are largely unknown. Neuropathy is one of those conditions that can start
Dumping syndrome, also known as rapid gastric emptying syndrome, is a medical condition in which the stomach empties its contents into the small intestine faster than normal. This can lead to symptoms such as nausea, abdominal cramping, fatigue, vomiting, bloating, cramping, dizziness, lightheadedness, and a rapid heart rate. Common causes
