The 11 million Americans who receive Social Security disability face steep cuts next year – right in the middle of a presidential election.
Source: AP: ‘Easy Fix’ for Social Security Disability Crisis
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Summary of what is at stake and what needs to be done to solve the problem so those who are disabled will continue to receive benefits at the current level.
The person who is elected as Governor of the State of Illinois makes a large difference in Workers’ Compensation cases.
The reason is that the Governor appoints Arbitrators who are judges over all work injury cases in Illinois.
The Governor also appoints Commissioners who act as Appeals Court Judges for workers’ compensation cases.
The Governor sets the tone for what Workers’ Compensation should look like in Illinois.
The current Governor makes it clear that he does not like injured workers and the payment of money for injuries and medical bills.
This opinion is clear to all who want to be an Arbitrator and Commissioner.
You will not see liberal Arbitrators and Commissioners under this Governor because they want to keep their jobs.
Injured workers need to be aware of this dynamic.
It may mean that you want to settle your case to get sure money, rather than risk going before an Arbitrator who will deny your claim or award you a low amount of money.
Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Illinios Senate also acts on workers comp, museum measures
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Illinois Senate passes workers’ compensation changes, but nothing will become law until the Governor and the House and Senate negotiate over the budget and Workers’ Compensation amendments that are agreeable to all parties. That is the way it works in divided government.
When it comes to shoring up the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) trust fund, one thing is certain: Time is running out.
Source: Social Security disability reform: An issue that can’t wait | TheHill
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This is issue will not go away. Congress will be fighting over the best way to deal with Social Security Disability during the next couple of years. Fear and politics will drive this in Congress. Everyone seeking disability or on disability should keep an eye on this.
PORTSMOUTH — Fire Chief Steven Achilles confirmed firefighters who were exposed to water from a contaminated well at the Pease International Tradeport have begun filing workers compensation claims with the city.Achilles said the department has “supported and recommended” that firefighters exposed to the contaminated city-owned well file the claims if their blood test results came back with “an elevated level.”“We’re concerned about the potential
Source: Firefighters seek workers’ comp due to Pease well water – News – seacoastonline.com – Portsmouth, NH
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According to Illinois law you must prove a connection between the exposure and some type of permanent damage.