Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Bursitis?
Bursitis caused by repetitive motion injuries is listed on one in three workers’ comp claims according to …
Does Scoliosis Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Scoliosis is when the spine has a sideways curvature that usually happens during growth spurts before …
How Protected Veteran Status Helps Disabled Vets in the Workplace
When most people hear the phrase “affirmative action,” they don’t necessarily think about veterans — …
Does Gulf War Syndrome Qualify for VA Disability Benefits?
Gulf War Syndrome is now an accepted medical condition. For this reason, disabled vets with …
Kentucky Changes Review Process for Black Lung Benefits Claims
The Black Lung Benefits Act provides benefits to miners who develop the disease after working …
Can Refugees or Immigrants Qualify for Social Security Benefits?
Note: This article was last updated on 6/14/2021. People ask us this question a lot. …
How to Report a Workplace Safety or Health Complaint
If you get hurt or sick at work and file a workers’ compensation claim, always file …
Occupational Disease: What Usually Gets Approved for Workers’ Comp?
Ever read the words “occupational disease” and wonder how that’s defined for your workers’ comp …
Veterans Account for 1 in 3 Mesothelioma Cases
About 3,000 Americans receive a mesothelioma diagnosis each year. And of them, an estimated 30% …
VA Secretary Upheaval Leaves Major Challenges for Next Leader
VA Secretary David Shulkin recently stepped down after controversy over privatization and misuse of public …
