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The Importance of Emergency Room Medical Reports in Social Security Disability Claims
Emergency room medical reports are particularly valuable for claimants who suffer from conditions such as epilepsy, asthma, or anxiety. Seeking treatment on multiple occasions over a long period of time help document these kinds of difficulties and usually need to be supplemented by ongoing outpatient treatment. Please make sure your…
Many workplace accidents prevalent and preventable
According to a new report released by the National Council on Occupational Safety and Health, workplace injuries are far too common in North Carolina and around the country. More than 50,000 employees die each year as a result of injuries sustained on the job. This is quite upsetting, considering the…
The Importance of Hospital Records in Social Security Disability Claims
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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 physicians who helped you obtain Social Security disability benefits in the…
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