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Social Security Annual Statement

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Do you get your yearly letter from Social Security?

It is usually a 4 page brochure style statement printed in green and white.

The letter contains some important information.

It details the amounts you should receive if you retire at age 62, age 65, and age 67 1/2.

It also explains the amounts you will receive if you are disabled, and what your minor children may be able to claim.

Finally, it lists your earnings history over your lifetime.

This information is important to review to make sure that Social Security has credited you with the proper wages over the years. If they have made a mistake it may reduce the amount of Social Security Disability you are entitled to, or even keep you from getting any Social Security Disability payments.

If you do not get this important mailing you should contact your local Social Security office and  request it.

Questions about filing for Social Security Disability or being denied? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Need Work Comp Prescriptions?

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Workman’s Compensation Insurance Companies in Illinois often do not want to pay for medical treatment, including prescriptions.

Why not?

The Insurance Companies know that small dollar treatment is a pain to  fight over. If they deny treatment or prescriptions the only alternative is to pay for it yourself or go to court.

Going to court will often cost you more than the value of the prescriptions.

However, there are some alternatives.

Some private companies have begun to provide mail order prescriptions directly to the injured worker. They seek payment from the Work Comp insurance  company and at the end of the case.

This makes life much easier for you, and gets your prescription filled promptly.

Questions about getting your Workers’ Compensation prescription filled? Feel free to call Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Do You always get a Settlement Offer?

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Someone called the other day with the question “Does the Insurance Company have to give me a settlement offer?”

The Work Comp company does not have to give you a settlement offer.

But you are entitled to a settlement if you are injured on the job.

Workman’s Compensation Companies prey on people’s lack of knowledge. Many people think they are entitled only to medical bills and time off pay.

You are also entitled to a settlement or permanent partial disability pay.

The way you should approach the company is to make an opening demand for you settlement. This places the ball in their court to respond, and makes them respond to your offer.

Questions about settlements and what you should demand? Feel free to call Illinois Workers Comp Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Who Reviews Your Social Security Disability Case?

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When you get a Social Security Denial letter in the mail you may wonder who made this decision.

In Illinois it goes to Springfield at the Office of Disability Determination Services. This is a State office, however Federal employees housed there review your medical records and other information.

Someone with the title of Adjudicator reviews your medical records, your work history, your date of birth, your education and the Social Security law and regulations.

This person is most likely not a lawyer, and is not a doctor. They make a decision whether you are eligible for Social Security Disability and then other employees review their determination.

The review is usually not very thorough. That is why it is important to appeal your Social Security denial.

If you do not appeal the case is over. If you want benefits, then you will have to reapply at some point in the future. Failure to appeal may also result in lost benefits.

I always recommend appealing if denied at the initial stage and reconsideration stages. Administrative Law Judges usually do a better job of reviewing your case.

Questions about your Social Security Disability denial? Feel free to call me Illinois Social Security Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.