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The Importance of Hospital Records in Social Security Disability Claims

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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There are many types of records created when you are admitted to the hospital. These include the following: admission summary, discharge summary, physician’s progress note, consultant physician reports, surgeon reports, pathology reports, x-ray/radiological evaluations, lab reports, and other special reports such as EKG, EEG, and pulmonary function studies. It is…

Many injuries and death linked to workplace ladder accidents

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Summer weather is quickly approaching in North Carolina, and with it comes a higher number of construction, roofing, and maintenance employees working outside on ladders. The Centers for Disease Control found in a recent research project that falls from ladders make up nearly half of all fatal falls in the…

North Carolina employers recognized for safe workplace conditions

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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While we often hear about the negative sides to workplace safety, North Carolina Department of Labor recently celebrated one county’s companies, which have made workplace safety a top priority. The Labor Commissioner recognized the companies for putting their employees’ health first by doing whatever they can to make sure employees…

The Importance of Primary Physician Records in Social Security Disability Claims

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Your primary care provider or personal physician is often a good source of obtaining the type of medical information needed to prove a disability case. Because the primary care provider is familiar with all treatment you received, he or she can furnish a comprehensive assessment of your conditions and the…

Worker misclassification is bad news for those injured on the job

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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In the past, when a person was injured on the job it was usually clear that there would be workers’ compensation benefits available to compensate the injured employee. This is because statutes requiring employers to pay workers’ compensation insurance have long been in place. However, changing employment trends have made…

The Importance of Medical Records in Social Security Disability Claims

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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It is very important to obtain all existing medical records and submit them to the Social Security Administration. This applies to records for treatment prior to the onset date of disability since this often shows the chronic, long term nature of the problems. An individual who has had four back…

North Carolina man dies from injuries from an on the job in fire

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Workplace accidents can happen when you might least expect them. This is what recently happened to one worker at a plant in North Carolina. One minute, he was doing his job and, a short time later, a flash fire broke out in the plant involving flammable chemicals. The worker died in…

Can the Social Security Administration Stop My Social Security Disability Benefits?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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In order to terminate Social Security disability benefits, the burden of proof is on the Social Security Administration to show there has been medical improvement in an individual’s condition. It is often advisable to maintain ongoing relationship with the physician’s who helped you obtain Social Security disability benefits in the…

Injured construction worker may seek compensation

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Still recovering from his workplace injuries, a 49-year-old construction worker has hired an attorney to file a notice of claim for him. The construction accident happened when a retaining wall gave way, pinning the man against a truck and concrete. The injured worker was rescued from the debris by other construction workers.…

What If I Die While My Claim is Pending?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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The death of a claimant for Social Security disability benefits does not necessarily mean the end of the claim. When a claimant for Title II Social Security disability benefits passes away, the surviving spouse who is living with the decedent, a child entitled to monthly benefits on decedent’s Social Security…