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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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.

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  • @kindredmalise6633
    @kindredmalise66333 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @blessedladyrobinson5674
    @blessedladyrobinson56742 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @darrenfonzseau5832
    @darrenfonzseau58322 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cheribachman1548
    @cheribachman1548Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @generationsixpack1698
    @generationsixpack16982 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TaylorsTarot
    @TaylorsTarot Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @joeymichael3437
    @joeymichael34372 жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @anthonywylie5771

    @anthonywylie5771

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @personalinjuryshow
    @personalinjuryshow Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video and great content.

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tavo6317
    @tavo63172 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you.

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sarahriggs5604

    @sarahriggs5604

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sarahriggs5604 I recommend speaking with Matt Fendon.

  • @epearlred7261
    @epearlred72614 ай бұрын

    Excellent explanation 🤝🤝

  • @BdeJJG
    @BdeJJG2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wynntonterrace9615
    @wynntonterrace96158 ай бұрын

    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……

  • @jamesmartin-hz2nm
    @jamesmartin-hz2nm2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheZødiacReturns
    @TheZødiacReturns9 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @bobocrina2643
    @bobocrina2643 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    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."

  • @daveb2280
    @daveb2280 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Nightmarepizza

    @Nightmarepizza

    Жыл бұрын

    I only get $300 every two weeks

  • @mikekelly571

    @mikekelly571

    27 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @elliotthoward4738
    @elliotthoward47382 жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank Elliot for your comment and for watching!

  • @hanselroman7117

    @hanselroman7117

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lynnwoodcarter3486

    @lynnwoodcarter3486

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @skutch12345
    @skutch12345 Жыл бұрын

    Can I revive ssdi while on a disability pension ?

  • @lisalewis4687
    @lisalewis4687 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MP-fl5ph
    @MP-fl5ph2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @johnk.5274
    @johnk.5274 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @epicrage52
    @epicrage5227 күн бұрын

    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 ..

  • @SonyaHamiltonLong
    @SonyaHamiltonLongАй бұрын

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

  • @AbsurdTimez
    @AbsurdTimez3 ай бұрын

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

  • @cheribachman1548
    @cheribachman1548Ай бұрын

    I wish you were in Maryland

  • @glowchrischris
    @glowchrischris6 ай бұрын

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

  • @tracybacani1
    @tracybacani1 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @chrislarimore4096
    @chrislarimore40963 ай бұрын

    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

    @TateDoliente

    2 ай бұрын

    Go to social security office and ask

  • @denden01161
    @denden01161 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @denden01161

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KaplanMorrellLaw no I’m in California

  • @mel44ish
    @mel44ish Жыл бұрын

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

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kemeticsun2665
    @kemeticsun266510 ай бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @papabear007
    @papabear007 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MissDuke2012
    @MissDuke201211 ай бұрын

    Helpful video. Random - you resemble Nathan Fillion.

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Maybe he looks like me.

  • @juliohinojosa4719
    @juliohinojosa4719 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Tampertownmediagroup
    @Tampertownmediagroup Жыл бұрын

    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

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

    It's really shameful. So sorry!

  • @Tampertownmediagroup

    @Tampertownmediagroup

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KaplanMorrellLaw not your fault. Thanks for listening

  • @donnazukadley7300
    @donnazukadley73002 жыл бұрын

    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

    @sixinchhiheels

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Jacqueline-bj6kl

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @johnk.5274
    @johnk.5274 Жыл бұрын

    What is MMI ?

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Terry-kd8zl

    @Terry-kd8zl

    Жыл бұрын

    Max medical improvement

  • @Rockstopmotion
    @Rockstopmotion10 ай бұрын

    Can i ask you question

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    10 ай бұрын

    Of course!

  • @markmarine2127
    @markmarine2127 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @KaplanMorrellLaw

    @KaplanMorrellLaw

    Жыл бұрын

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