If I am receiving workers compensation wage loss benefits, may I also file to receive social security disability benefits?
A. Yes. If your medical disability, including all disabilities — not just your work injury, is severe enough to support a determination that you are disabled from all substantial gainful employment for a period of at least six (6) months, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. The amount of Social Security Disability benefits to which you may be entitled will depend on the amount of other income you may have, including your workers’ compensation wage loss benefits. However, your qualification for and receipt of Social Security Disability benefits will have no adverse effect on your workers’ compensation claim, and you should not hesitate to apply at the Social Security Administration field office closest to your home. You are not required to have an attorney represent you in Social Security Disability proceedings, but it is strongly recommended that you also have representation in this regard. Since workers’ compensation att
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