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.

[@darrenfonzseau5832]

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

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank you Darren! we are glad it was helpful to you!

[@joeymichael3437]

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 👍🏻💯

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank you Joey! I'm glad it was helpful. We will wait for your call.

[@anthonywylie5771]

SIR I am 59 On Worksman comp Qme gonna give an fce He ask me to ss application on next visit I had a 21% or Then I got a fushion Not sure if my gonna stay or change. Is it better to close my from Worksman comp before I file for Social security

[@wynntonterrace9615]

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……

[@kindredmalise6633]

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-hz2nm]

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

[@generationsixpack1698]

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

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank you! We are glad the information is useful to you!

[@blessedladyrobinson5674]

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

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank you so much! we are here if you need help!

[@ladytj4u]

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

[@tavo6317]

Great video, thank you.

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank you Gus, I'm glad this information was useful to you!

[@sarahriggs5604]

I'm in State/Az. Who or what vedio can I watch for Az Workman's Compensation requirements ? Thanks. I am a workplace injured person.

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

@@sarahriggs5604 I recommend speaking with Matt Fendon.

[@johnk.5274]

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

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

It really depends on the State were you were injured. Let me know.

[@aliciacolbert247]

I had to apply for ssdi couldn't get WC benefits or unemployment, I have no for a little over 4 months what else can I do!

[@MP-fl5ph]

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

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

If you are using all the terms properly the answer is typically no. You only get Social Security Disability if you are not on Social Security Retirement.

[@elliotthoward4738]

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

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank Elliot for your comment and for watching!

[@hanselroman7117]

Hello Elliot, im also dealing with a workers comp situation. its almost 2 years already. i was wondering if you can help giving me advices of what to do?

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

@@hanselroman7117 Hello Hansel! Where you injured at work in the State of Colorado? you can give us a call at 970 356 9898

[@lynnwoodcarter3486]

I've been hurt 🤕 bout 2 years at work should I apply for SSI ?

[@lisalewis4687]

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

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Hi Lisa! Try reaching out to NOSCCR. nosscr.org

[@daveb2280]

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.

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank you Dave! It's unfortunate when you enter to a complex system such as Work Comp.

[@Nightmarepizza]

I only get $300 every two weeks

[@mikekelly571]

How are you doing now? I am going thru the same thing now. I filed for SSDI in January and waiting for an answer. I’m wonder how much it will pay me.

[@personalinjuryshow]

Very helpful video and great content.

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank you!

[@nancyboyette3748]

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?

[@chrislarimore4096]

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 ?

[@TateDoliente]

Go to social security office and ask

[@victorvalenzuela6949]

No because that was Worker’s Comps responsibly for that part of your settlement.

[@markmarine2127]

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

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Hi Mark, you can call the Division of Workers Compensation in Kansas and ask for a list of attorneys that do Workers Comp.

[@cheribachman1548]

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.

[@Justbeingoutside]

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

[@epicrage52]

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 ..

[@MissDuke2012]

Helpful video. Random - you resemble Nathan Fillion.

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thanks! Maybe he looks like me.

[@BdeJJG]

Very informative

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Thank you Jerry, we are glad the video was useful to you!

[@glowchrischris]

I need help. I got denied STD insurance and got terminated because of my disability. Can you help?

[@TaylorsTarot]

Thank you

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

You're welcome

[@ftsftw418]

I get ssdi an w/c

[@papabear007]

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?

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Hi Peter! Sorry for the late reply. Sadly I can't tell you since it is a State law driven question and I only do Colorado.

[@Tampertownmediagroup]

In New York State I had work related injuries that left me permanently disabled. And was fired. After my first surgery in 2018 I received payments for 6 months and then they stopped fully. Even with a deformed right quad a crushed knee and bruised spine Than I had my second surgery in Feb 2020. Still after second surgery New York State workers comp never began paying benefits. And than the following year In 2021 I had back surgery. And once again In New York state I received no benefits. Since 2019 I’ve tried to provide work market attachment. I was denied in 2020 because I never submitted my searches into board website as I was just reading them off. And than just recently I was denied 2 years of labor market attachment because even though I submitted the proper forms with jobs info on it, the state of New York denied me because they say I have no proof of application. And what really hurts is they denied in person job interviews I went on beginning in June of 2022. NYS workers compensation treats its black claimants as if were lazy and not truthful.

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

It's really shameful. So sorry!

[@Tampertownmediagroup]

@@KaplanMorrellLaw not your fault. Thanks for listening

[@SonyaHamiltonLong]

12:00 I learned so much do you cover Oklahoma?

[@tracybacani1]

Hi I need help I've been ask by ssdi for a ward letter back in 200 o dint have it if I dint get it as well as the checks they want I don't have access to it. Can you help me please

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Hi Tracy. I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I don't do Social Security but if you are in Colorado I might be able to refer you to someone who does.

[@kemeticsun2665]

I need help with social security. I was hurt at my job.... and the insurance company is claiming that their waiting for me to be reevaluated

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

If your were injured in Colorado we would be happy to offer a free consultation.

[@ftsftw418]

I got hurt an put on w/c then got put on SSDI

[@ftsftw418]

Ssdi will offset the payment

[@bobocrina2643]

I know a injured worker that was approved for social security disability and the state legal doctor/ qme for worker compensation injury also found it to be unable to work in open labour market permanentaly. that means the injured worker is totaly permanent disabled in worker compensation system too? qme found severe disability with walking assistive devices and multiple body parts affected.

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

It depends because it varies from State to State and Social Security and Workers Compensation use different standards for what it means to be "disabled."

[@denden01161]

I just got full approval on SSDI, but I’m getting workman comp money. Workman comp said they pay for 7yrs r til I’m 62yrs old, SSDI check is pretty low. Will SSDI go higher when I’m 62yrs retirement age when workman comp fully paid me.

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Hello! I am sorry you are going through this - but I appreciate you watching our videos. I would need more information to be able to assist you. How Workers Comp and SSDI interact depend on the State where you worked and were injured. Were you injured in Colorado?

[@denden01161]

@@KaplanMorrellLaw no I’m in California

[@cheribachman1548]

I wish you were in Maryland

[@aliciacolbert247]

I had to appy for SSDI,

[@skutch12345]

Can I revive ssdi while on a disability pension ?

[@ftsftw418]

2 years i got it

[@Rockstopmotion]

Can i ask you question

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Of course!

[@juliohinojosa4719]

Sir I'm on disability for 4 months I'm receiving workers compensation. My question is can I apply for social security benefits at the same time?

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Hello! I am sorry you are going through this - but I appreciate you watching our videos. I would need more information to be able to assist you. If you were injured in Colorado please call us.

[@epearlred7261]

Excellent explanation 🤝🤝

[@mel44ish]

CAN A WORKERS COMPESATION CASE THATS BEEN CLOSE 42 YEARS AGO CAN BE OPEN?

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Hello! I am sorry you are going through this - but I appreciate you watching our videos. I would need more information to be able to assist you - but my guess is probably not reopened - but it is possible to still get maintenance care. If you were injured in Colorado please call us.

[@johnk.5274]

What is MMI ?

[@KaplanMorrellLaw]

Maximum Medical Improvement, it is when you are released from care.

[@Terry-kd8zl]

Max medical improvement

[@TheZødiacReturns]

Great video

[@donnazukadley7300]

I had a PPD from a previous vaccine injury. I was mandated to get the Covid vaccine and it was given at my job to keep my job (nurse). I got vaccine injured and was out of work without pay on FMLA from my jab injury. My job fired me because I "took too long" while out on FMLA. They never called to tell me I was terminated and I didn't find out until I brought my Return to Work paper to work. Is this legal?

[@sixinchhiheels]

Since when does our employer have the legal authority to be our medical advisor? Our government does not have the legal authority to be our medical advisor. Last, the mandate does not equal law. Hire an attorney.

[@Jacqueline-bj6kl]

04/10/2024 Great comment. Stay safe and stay woke