Can a person receive both Worker’s Compensation benefits and Social Security disability benefits?
Yes, however, SSA will offset the amount from Worker’s Comp with the Social Security disability benefits, which means there will either be reduced Social Security disability benefits, or, in some states, reduced Worker’s Comp benefits. Q. Will SSA pay attention to a letter from my doctor which says I am disabled? SSA will look at your medical records, including the letter from your doctor, to determine the severity of your impairment. Pursuant to SSA’s guidelines, you must have an impairment which causes you to be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity, and the impairment must be expected to last for at least 12 months. Therefore, the letter from your doctor must show that your condition meets or exceed SSA’s guidelines for disability. Q. Will you help me fill out the forms? Yes. Although some claimants wait until they have been denied the first time, we encourage you to allow us to assist you from the beginning. Q. Do you help people who have received a letter from the Socia
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