by Matt Lewis | Aug 11, 2020 | Workers Compensation
If you want to prove that you are not at maximum medical improvement (MMI), some evidence is required. In the past, there was a question as to how formal that type of certification had to be. Currently, the Appeals Panel recognizes that documentation...
by Matt Lewis | Aug 7, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Social security disability benefits are designed for people who can’t work anymore because of a severe physical or mental health condition. When the legislature adopted the disability laws, they had to decide how long somebody would need to be unable to work in order...
by Matt Lewis | Aug 4, 2020 | Workers Compensation
Unfortunately, too many things happen in a Texas workers’ compensation claim that make you think the deck is stacked against you. That makes you think it can’t all be a coincidence. The employer makes you go to its doctor. The insurance company starts denying...
by Matt Lewis | Jul 24, 2020 | Social Security Disability
If you are applying for social security disability, you have to understand the concept of severe impairment under social security disability law. Proving a “severe” mental or physical condition is the first step towards benefits. Then you must prove that this severe...
by Matt Lewis | Jul 21, 2020 | Workers Compensation
Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is not based on ODG or MDA guidelines in Texas workers’ compensation claims. There are some designated doctors that need to learn this lesson. They are using these guidelines to end the benefits of injured workers...
