QUESTION
Can I apply for state disability while off work after Surgery for Carpal Tunnel?
Asked on Oct 16th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Montana
10 ANSWERS
Steven D. Dunnings
No.
Answered on May 21st, 2013 at 2:28 AM
TRY FOR IT. SS will let you know. They seem to change their own rules every several months.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Answer: You can apply but whether you get it or not depends on the rules, the law, the state and your medical condition.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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Yes, if it is not a work injury that your employer's worker's compensation carrier is covering and paying you TTD. You apply and have your doctor certify that you cannot work.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
What state disability? For social security disability, your disability has to be for a long time, like 1 or 2 years.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 7:23 AM
You should consult with a lawyer who specifically handles worker's compensation cases for specific legal advice and direction.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 7:19 AM
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If you have short term and/or long term disability insurance some employers provide this) you might qualify. To get Social security Disability, you have to show that you are totally disabled from doing any job, not just you past jobs, and that the disability is expected to last more than one year.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 7:19 AM
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I don't think so. Disability is usually defined as being totally disabled to do any work and is a medical call, not a personal call. Social security disability is a federal program. That is why folks sell disability insurance.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 7:16 AM
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Yes, but if you are also seeking or receiving benefits from any other source (worker's comp, sick pay, etc.) you must let each source know that you are pursuing other sources so that they can apportion coverage. You can't "double-dip".
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 6:55 AM
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Montana has occupational disease coverage. Call the department of labor in Helena.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 8:33 PM