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Do I Have To Look For A Job?
If you think your Work Comp injury is keeping you from working permanently, do you have to look for a job?
Yes, the best proof of not being able to work in Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases is a job search.
Some people do not want to look for a job because it takes too much time, or it is inconvenient, or you are on Social Security Disability.
Look at it this way: the settlement value of your case increases dramatically if you perform a job search and you cannot work.
You are not required to actually take the job if you do not want it.
The job search will take some effort and time, but it is solid proof of the extent of the damage you have suffered.
Questions about your Work Comp injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workmans Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Social Security Disability Doctors
Who are the doctors Social Security sends you for your disability case?
In Illinois, at least, they seem to be properly qualified.
However, they certainly are not specialists for each case.
They perform a quick exam and write a report listing your problems and results for Social Security.
Social Security uses the exam as a basis for your Residual Functional Capacity evaluation. This is your ability to perform certain activities.
For instance, how much can you lift, how long can you walk and stand, how long can you sit, any limitations on handling and reaching.
Administrative Law Judges often use this information, at least in part, as a basis for their disability decision.
That is why it is important to go to your own doctor often and explain all your problems.
If you do not do this you may be stuck with the opinion of the disability doctor who saw you for 10 minutes.
Questions about your disability case? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.