http://nytimes.com/2020/04/18/health/kidney-dialysis-coronavirus.html
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Among other permanent conditions that may result from Coronavirus is kidney damage and the need for dialysis. Options may include Social Security Disability or Workers’ Compensation.
http://nytimes.com/2020/05/06/opinion/coronavirus-recovery.html
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The unknown stirs up fear. The impact and after effects of the coronavirus is one of those unknowns. Permanent limitations are important in Social Security Disability and Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases. The law does make provision for people who can no longer work in at least these two areas. If you know someone who suffers from permanent restrictions as a result of Covid 19 please feel free to contact me at 309-827-4371.
What if I have a work injury or if I am disabled and unable to work at all?
Is all lost because it seems as if everything is closed?
In person hearings, trials and meetings have ceased, however you may still take action on your claims.
Illinois Workers’ claims may still be filed, cases settled, and prepared for trial.
Social Security Disability claims may still be filed, cases prepared for hearing, and telephone hearings are being conducted.
We are still able to talk with you over the telephone and send emails and prepare your cases for the time when the courts are open again.
You should contact us to discuss what is happening to you. Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp and Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
We are still doing business via email and telephone.
We are still able to file Illinois Workers’ Compensation claims via email and mail.
We are still able to file Social Security Disability applications online.
Call us and we will be glad to discuss your injury and disability needs.
Free consultations available at 309-827-4371.
SSA is still holding disability hearings.
Before the coronavirus outbreak, hearings were either held in person or over a video screen.
Since social distancing has been required, SSA has made all hearings telephone only.
A claimant may decline the hearing, however there is no way to know how long it will take to reschedule your hearing if you decline the telephone hearing.
The drawback to the telephone hearing is that the Judge will not be able to see you. The Judge still reviews all medical records and hears your testimony.
Questions about your Social Security disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.