You suffered an injury that you believe qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance in Pennsylvania, but it could go further than that. Could your injury qualify for a fast-tracked decision from the Social Security Administration? AARP explores conditions and...
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Are non-fatal workplace injuries declining?
With increased awareness of worker safety and technological advancements, some fields are safer in 2020 when compared to previous years. However, there are still many hazards in the workplace and a lot of employees sustain non-fatal injuries. Although many are lucky...
How does cancer undergo evaluation for disability benefits?
In the U.S., if you have a disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. To qualify, you cannot engage in substantial gainful activity because of a medical or mental impairment that lasts for at least 12 months. Cancer is one of the...
Keys for workers’ compensation, injuries and occupational disease
Workers’ compensation benefits are available for Pennsylvanians who suffer a job-related issue cannot work because of it. This can be due to an injury or an illness. While it might be relatively easy to understand that this coverage can be provided if a worker is...
Depression may be an illness resulting from a work-related injury
Workplace injuries are not limited to physical harm. Workers may be entitled to workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania for mental health injuries. Last month, a state appeals court unanimously ruled that a worker with preexisting depression suffered a workplace injury...
Obtaining review of the denial of a claim for SSDI benefits
One of the harsh facts of life faced by many residents of Scranton who seek Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is that most such claims are denied. The initial denial of an SSDI claim does not mean that the claim is forever rejected. Instead, the initial...
The effect of workers’ comp settlements on SSD benefits
Many Social Security Disability claimants started out as workers’ compensation claimants. They were injured in some way on the job, filed a workers’ compensation claim, and have been receiving medical treatment through that claim. However, it is not uncommon for an...
Qualifying for disability benefits in Pennsylvania
If you have a medical condition or illness that prevents you from working, you should consider applying for disability benefits. Before your file your claim, you will need to make sure you qualify for benefits in the first place. If you have worked jobs that were...
Food service workers suffer serious injuries while on the job
Food service workers perform a variety of on-the-job tasks, ranging from the preparation of meals to the delivery of food items to restaurant and shop patrons. They are vital workers who keep America’s food supply running and who risk serious injury when they are not...
A cardiovascular condition can qualify a person for Social Security Disability
Going to a job every day is the reality for most Scranton area residents. Going to work is important in order to pay the bills, save money, and hang out with coworkers, along with many other reasons. But sometimes a person faces medical issues that impede their...
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