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SSD and SSI

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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The Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. Both programs are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet the medical criteria may qualify for benefits. The SSDI program…

OSHA investigating death of two North Carolina men

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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The deaths of two men who were killed last month while performing construction work and drainage maintenance in the Wilmington, North Carolina area are being investigated. The accident happened when the backhoe that they were operating struck an active power line. The 55-year-old and 49-year-old men were unloading concrete vaults…

Impairments

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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There are 14 specific types of impairments for which social security has written specific regulations as follows: Musculoskeletal system, special senses and speech, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, genitourinary disorders, hematological disorders, skin disorders, endocrine system disorders, congenital disorders that affect multiple body systems, neurological disorders, mental disorders, malignant…

Workers’ Compensation Opt-out, not a good option for North Carolina.

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Employees may not recognize that Opt-out programs are a new and troubling trend in the United States. An Opt-out system essentially allows an employer to develop their own workplace injury plans. “Those plans generally cover fewer injuries, cut off benefit payments sooner, control access to doctors and even impose mandatory…

Overpayments

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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It is not unusual for the Social Security Administration to claim that there has been an overpayment of benefits. The first step is to determine if, in fact, an overpayment has occurred. Frequently, the overpayment notices do not provide much information about the underlying reasons. Mistakes are common. If it…

NC-based chicken processor fined $1.4 mil for workplace injuries

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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A North Carolina-based chicken processing plant that supplies chicken to multiple grocery stores and fast food restaurants is facing $1.4 million in fines after several incidences that took place at a facility in another state. Several violations led one employee, who was a minor, to suffer injuries that led to…

Workers’ compensation can vary widely for traveling employees

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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In today’s mobile society, it isn’t unusual for a worker hired by a North Carolina company to work in another state, either on a temporary or permanent basis. A short business trip can involve travel to another state or an employee may be assigned to a project in another state…

Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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While most people who receive social security disability benefits have income that is well below the amount it takes to make the benefits taxable, this is not always the case. The percentage that is taxable can be influenced by household income. If you have any questions about this, please contact…

Ongoing Trial Work

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Even after the end of a trial work period, you have additional rights that last for another 36 months. During this “re-entitlement”, you are eligible for benefits from social security for any month in which you do not work enough to reach the substantial gainful activity level. All you need…