Familial factors don't affect disability risk, study suggests.
Click above to read study on disability risk factors.
Age and education lead the way. Thanks to Social Security News blog.
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Paralegal Injured At A Law Firm Job
Paralegal Injured At A Law Firm Job.
Click above to read. More stories about work comp injuries and the problems they cause.
Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Top Tips
It is a brave new world in Illinois Work Comp cases.
It will be very important to have proof of limitations due to your work injury.
This will mean telling the doctor all about your problems and limitations.
Each visit you should explain how your ability to perform daily activities such as lifting, walking and standing has changed.
You should also tell the doctor about any limits in range of motion, bending, reaching, handling or fingering.
The final visit is especially important for describing your limitations and pain.
Should you have any questions about your Work Comp injury or limitations please feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Social Security Disability- Top Tips
The most important item in a Social Security Disability case is medical treatment.
You can almost count on being denied if you show up to your Disability hearing without treatment from a medical doctor.
The whole Social Security system revolves around proving your medical condition limits your ability to perform work functions.
It is not good enough to say that you do not have insurance or a medical card.
Look, it is tough in the real world but Social Security does not recognize that people have a terrible time getting health care.
The other important thing to do once you see a doctor is to explain all your problems and limitations.
The Social Security Judges look closely at what the doctors put in their records.
This can make the difference between winning and losing your disability case.
Questions about ways to get medical treatment or how to make sure you present your case in the best light possible?
Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Report: Illinois hospitals’ charity care up since 2005
Report: Illinois hospitals' charity care up since 2005.
Click above to read. This is a good reminder that many hospitals provide charity care. You should ask your local hospital how to apply for this. If you cannot afford health insurance, or get a medical card. This may be a way to get medical care.