Understanding Social Security’s Continuing Disability Reviews
by Casaundra Johnson | Apr 02, 2020 | Social Security and Disability Compensation
Individuals who have applied for Social Security disability benefits know how difficult it is to get approved for benefits. However, most disabled beneficiaries are surprised to learn that even after they have been approved for benefits,...read more >>
What if my injury prevents me from returning to work forever?
by Lauren Osgood | Apr 02, 2020 | Hearing Process
There are injuries that will prevent someone from returning to work forever. In Ohio, it is required that an injured worker not only be unable to return to their former job but that they are unable...read more >>
Is Worker’s Death Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
by Jacob Brandt | Mar 31, 2020 | Permanent Partial Disability Compensation
Under Ohio law, if an individual in Ohio dies as a result of a job-related injury or illness, his or her dependents have to ability to file a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation...read more >>
Expanded Agent Orange Presumption for Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Feb 18, 2020 | Veterans
The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 went into effect on January 1, 2020, and extended the presumption of herbicide exposure to Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam and Cambodia, or in the Korean Demilitarized zone (DMZ)....read more >>
How do I get the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to Cover Treatment Related to My Work Place Accident?
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Feb 07, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If the BWC denies the treatment request the injured worker then has the ability to appeal that decision thereby entitling them to a hearing before the Industrial Commission of Ohio to argue that the treatment should be covered....read more >>
Can I Participate in Vocational Rehabilitation?
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Jan 31, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers a number of programs and services to help Injured Workers return to the work force following an industrial injury. You are not required to participate in these programs, but participation may be worthwhile if you are willing and able to participate....read more >>
Medicare Eligibility for Disabled Adults
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Jan 16, 2020 | Social Security Benefits
Generally, Medicare coverage is available to disabled adults who are under the age of 65 and have received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for 24 months. The 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage begins the first month the disabled individual was entitled to a disability payment. There is an exception to the 24-month waiting period for disabled adults who have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). ...read more >>
Are my Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Jan 08, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
At the beginning of each year you expect to receive certain tax information from your employer. When you receive workers’ compensation benefits, many injured workers expect to receive tax paperwork from the BWC or their employer....read more >>
What is a VSSR Claim and What Happens After I File One?
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Dec 30, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Under Ohio Law, there are a specific set of safety requirements that employers are required to follow in order to ensure the safety of their employees. These requirements are codified under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4123:1. This section of the Ohio Administrative Code provides clear and distinct requirement that employers are obligated to follow. These rules are similar in nature to the rules set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)....read more >>
VA Disability Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2020 & Updated Benefit Rate Tables
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Dec 09, 2019 | Veterans
Under federal law, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for VA compensation and pension rates are the same percentage as for Social Security Disability benefits. This means that just like Social Security beneficiaries, disabled veterans will see a 1.6% increase in their monthly benefits for 2020 due to the rising costs of living. The 1.6% increase went into effect on December 1, 2019; however, veterans will not actually see a change in the amount of their disability benefits until January 2020. The following Rate Tables show the increased benefit rate for 2020....read more >>