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Carpal Tunnel and Work Comp Changes

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The new Illinois Workers’ Compensation law changes the way carpal tunnel cases are assessed.

The hand is now only worth 190 weeks versus 205 weeks. This means the percentage is based on 190 weeks.

The most that can be awarded is 15 percent of the hand for carpal tunnel cases. This equals 28.5 weeks

The only exception is if you can prove greater disability by clear and convincing evidence. At that the maximum award is 30 percent of the hand. This equals 57 weeks.

Clear and convincing evidence is going to be a pretty high standard.

This should keep the value of carpal tunnel cases down quite a bit.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Central Illinois Timelines for Social Security Disability

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When you file for Social Security Disability in Central Illinois this is rough guideline of how long the different parts of your case will take.

When you file your application it is sent to Springfield, Illinois for review of the medical records. This usually takes from 6 to 8 weeks.

If you are denied disability at this stage and appeal, then your case is sent back to Springfield for review. This also takes about 6 to 8 weeks.

The final appeal stage is to Request a Hearing. This usually takes 9 to 12 months for Social Security to schedule the hearing.

As you can tell it takes a long time to get to the hearing stage. Although it is faster than it has been in the past.

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