Some people are under the assumption that a diagnosis of cancer automatically entitled them to a finding of disability under the Social Security Law. This is not necessarily true. Certain types of cancer supported by specific findings and characteristics may meet one of Social Security’s impairment listings. If the specific form of cancer and its […]
Archives for July 2011
Social Security: Step 5: Ability To Perform Any Other Work
At Step 5, the Social Security Judge will consider whether or not the claimant’s residual functional capacity will permit him or her to perform any other work given their age, work experience, and education level. In order for Social Security to determine that there is “other work” available, it must be shown that the specific […]
Social Security: Step 4 RFC And Past Relevant Work
Residual Functional Capacity or RFC is next determined by the Judge. RFC is a claimant’s ability to do both physical and mental work activities on a sustained basis. All impairments will be considered in determining RFC. After the specific RFC is determined the analysis turns to whether or not the claimant can perform the requirements […]
Chiropractic Treatment Under The New York State Medical Treatment Guidelines
The Medical Treatment Guidelines, in our opinion, are the most destructive and damaging change that has been made to the Workers’ Compensation system in the last 50 years. Point blank, they prevent injured workers from getting proper medical treatment. With regard to chiropractic manipulation, the Guidelines are only recommended for treatment of acute and sub-acute […]
Does Your Case Qualify For WISK?
In the Albany District Office of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board a process known as WISK went into effect several years ago. WISK stands for Walk-In Stipulation Calendar. WISK is one of the few sensible and effective modifications made to the claims handling process by the Workers’ Compensation Board. The WISK process pertains […]