Should I apply for Social Security while on Workers' Compensation???

Clients often ask if they get "disability" and we're not sure how to answer until we know what kind of disability they are thinking about. Most of the time they are asking about applying for Social Security Disability. We'll talk about what "disability" means in Colorado Workers Compensation Cases, what it means in Social Security, and how getting Social Security can affect your Work Injury Benefits.

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CAUTION
This video is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information regarding the workers’ compensation law in Colorado. This information is given with the understanding that this video does not create an attorney client relationship. Since the details of your situation are fact dependent; you should contact us to advise you how the law affects your particular circumstances.

[wynntonterrace]

I’ve been on workers compensation a year now and I suffered a spine injury and I’m currently going through doctors right now to see if surgery is optional. I’m barely getting by with my workers compensation. I really need to know if my current lawsuit and workers compensation situation qualifies me for social security disability……

[kindredmalise]

Thank you for this detailed video. To the point, good examples, and more importantly organized to easily digest. Watched freaking 10 videos over 2 hours and they did not even remotely answer what I was looking for. When this video explained it almost immediately.

[jamesmartin-hznm]

I’m under pain management doctor with workman comp and now retiring, What happens now.

[generationsixpack]

THIS WAS AWESOME, .. GREAT VIDEO AND GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS 🤩👍🙌

[MP-flph]

Can a person apply for ssdi if on regular retirement benefits but just won a comp case with a ppd judgment. Thank you

[ladytju]

Thank you, I appreciate all the innovation you provided. Thanks for sharing.

[blessedladyrobinson]

This was the most helpful video. You explained it soooo well.

[joeymichael]

Thx you for this video I injured myself at work a few days ago I’ll contact you new follower here keep up the great Work 👍🏻💯

[darrenfonzseau]

Thanks for the info I will share it with all my injured worker friends here in America.

[johnk.]

Will SSDI offset a worker’s compensation lump sum received by injured worker? I am not receiving monthly benefits because PQME said I had reached maximum benefit even though WC doctor wants to perform surgery

[lisalewis]

I’m in Delaware so I know you can’t help me but I’ve been on worker’s compensation since 2009. I do have a WC attorney who is amazing. I did apply for SSD over a year ago and am on my 2nd appeal. I can’t find a SS attorney that will take my case because it’s been so long since I’ve worked. The judge at SS stated she only wants to hear about my disability from 2009-2014. I can’t get an attorney to understand that. Do you have any suggestions to help me word my case to a SS attorney? Anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[daveb]

Very well explained! I'm 100% P&T through VA disability compensation and I also receive $4300 a month (after the 15% attorney fee) from worker's comp pension (Also P&T). This also explains why my former employer was pushing hard for me and my attorney (I live in WA State) to file for SDI. They want to offset their loss. I do love the irony....they fought the hell out of my claim in court and lost. Now they want me to cooperate with them and play ball??? Yeah, no. I'm 54. I can wait until I reach 62 and draw social security early. The way I was mistreated by my former employer and spied on constantly, they can pound sand and pay the court ordered claim. No love lost.

[elliotthoward]

Great job 👏 your so right but I’m in Ohio and SSI here will determine your pay by how much disability you get so there is no off set I believe I’m currently receiving both due to a bad accident at work but it’s been 3 yrs now and I still have not heard from my doctors what my impairment is am I ever gonna work again that’s my I was recommended to apply for SSI 10 months after I stopped working

[nancyboyette]

Regarding SCOTUS Chevron decision:
Many SS experts consistently say that COLA is unfairly calculated for seniors because it is based upon the cost of living expenses for an administrative job. They say it should be based upon the cost of living expenses that seniors face, which is about 2% higher. What’s your legal opinion of the likelihood of a federal judge to change the standard from an administrative job to the typical costs of living of seniors? Would it take a class action suit or documentation of seniors living below the poverty rate, food insecurity, inability to pay utilities and rent?

[chrislarimore]

I’m in California, I got a workers compensation settlement a lump sum, what can I do now, I am permanently disabled would I qualify for ssi/ssdi ?

[markmarine]

My name, is Mark, M. Already on Comp. 3200.00. A month, need a Kansas, Attorney, help

[Justbeingoutside]

(Living week to week)- Should I apply for SSD after finding out Insurance Co is trying to stop my benefits just in case??

[papabear]

I’m in Florida I get 4000 we 1200 Sadi not sure what my offset is going to be I’m 58 how do I do the math?

[cheribachman]

You were awesome thank you so much you have a wonderful way of explaining things like I said in my previous post I wish you were in Maryland I am suffering from a repetitive strain injury to my hand and I've been going through this for over a year.

[epicrage]

My employer put me on involuntary leave with out pay and they initiate request of LOA - own illness non work related for me and ask to ask the doctor to sign and return back to them ..