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(This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/epicdevsite/public_html/2021-picardilawfirm2/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6170Continuing from where we left off in Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits vs. Social Security Disability Benefits (Pt. 1)<\/strong><\/a>, below we will resume our discussion regarding some of the important differences between Social Security disability benefits and workers\u2019 compensation benefits for people who\u2019ve sustained permanent impairments as a result of workplace accidents and injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to their different determination processes and eligibility requirements, Social Security disability benefits and workers\u2019 compensation benefits also differ as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As officials at the Social Security Administration (SSA) review a person\u2019s case, they will closely examine and take into account all of a person\u2019s medical issues \u2013 including issues like diabetes, permanent impairments<\/strong><\/a>, deafness, etc. The sum of these medical issues will then play a role in making the determination regarding whether a person can return to work (even if returning to work would necessitate additional job training and\/or special equipment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, determinations regarding workers\u2019 compensation benefits will be far more restricted, as they will only consider the injuries or impairments that a person has as a result of the workplace accident. In cases when a person may have prior medical issues, then it must be the case that the work accident or injury further complicated these prior conditions and, consequently, has impacted a person\u2019s ability to work. If this is not the case, then a person will likely run into problems obtaining these workers\u2019 compensation benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While people may qualify for (and may be able to receive) either disability benefits, workers compensation benefits or both types of benefits, it\u2019s important that they are aware that receiving Social Security disability benefits may impact the amount of their workers\u2019 compensation benefits (namely in that it may<\/em> lower workers\u2019 compensation benefit amounts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the converse is not true \u2013 in other words, receiving workers\u2019 compensation benefits will NOT impact the amount Social Security disability benefits (as the Social Security Administration does not count workers\u2019 comp benefits as a source of income for people).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bottom line is that, if or when a person is applying for either or both of these types of benefits, working with an experienced attorney will be critical to ensuring that their claims proceed as smoothly as possible and that they are able to obtain the maximum possible benefits for their injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With more than 30 years of combined workers\u2019 compensation experience, the Denver workers\u2019 compensation attorneys<\/strong><\/a> at the Law Office of Steven J. Picardi have extensive knowledge of Colorado workers\u2019 compensation law, strong credentials and a record of success that consistently allows them to effectively represent injured employees in all phases of workers\u2019 compensation claims and litigation. Our firm\u2019s lawyers remain abreast of the latest changes in workers\u2019 compensation laws and are ready to use their skills and knowledge to your advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For experienced legal advocacy in defending or filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim, contact the Picardi Law Firm for a consultation by calling (303) 778-8881 or by emailing us using the form at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Continuing from where we left off in Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits vs. Social Security Disability Benefits (Pt. 1), below we will resume our discussion regarding some of the important differences between Social Security disability benefits and workers\u2019 compensation benefits for people who\u2019ve sustained permanent impairments as a result of workplace accidents and injuries. In addition to… Continue reading Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits vs. Social Security Disability Benefits (Pt. 2)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=346"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":347,"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346\/revisions\/347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2021-picardilawfirm2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Difference 3 \u2013 Social Security is more comprehensive.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Difference 4 \u2013 Disability benefits may impact the amount of workers\u2019 compensation benefits, but not vice versa.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Bottom Line: Get Legal Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Denver Workers\u2019 Compensation Attorneys<\/strong> at the Law Office of Steven J. Picardi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Contact Us Today<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n