if I'm out on a medical disability and my doc releases me back to work part-time, does my disability end?
459981
Yes - you may now qualify for a partial disability payment that can continue until you are released to full duty.
599987
Turn in your two weeks using the disability as a crutch. Some employers will wave the two weeks for those reasons and they still might give you a decent reference. \n\nYou could always tell them the truth that you are suffering from anxiety at the workplace and turn in your two weeks. They may try to resolve the problem before it's up and you may not have to leave.
1168871
You really need to take your doctor's advice and find a light duty job or file for disability benefits.
976515
You have the right to work till they tell you to stop, If injured on the job, they will provide medical care until its fixed or u reach Maximum Medical improvement. They will pay u 80% of your salery up to 2 weeks and then 100% after that till u reach MMI, based on the % of impairment, you will most likely get 3 checks for each 1% of impairment.  Hope that helped, Be prepaird to fight all the way
702617
Do you stand to roll silverware?  We had a nursing assistant who hurt her back lifting a patient and she came in the office 4 hours a day to do filing.  It's called partial disability.  Did you fall at work?  Workman's comp claim?
369994
I'm sure each state's rules are different, but similar enough. You're going to find that the settlement isn't much, I'm afraid. Usually what they try to do if you can't go back to work doing what you did is to re-train you. However, if you EVER had any other kind of job, in your entire life, they won't. They'll make you go back to that line of work. Even if it doesn't pay as well. The L&I system really sucks. I broke my ankle a few years back and it turned into a real nightmare. I eventually did get to go back to work, but I don't have full use of that ankle/foot any more. It was in a cast for too long and it locks up all the time. Not to mention I tend to twist it over all the time because it's not as strong as it used to be. There was NO settlement. \n\nTry those two sites below and see if they can help you out. It looked to me like the second one might be of more use to you. Good luck!
38130
Yes you can. If you can not return to your usual occupation because of a disabilty but can perform another occupation in your current state you are allowed.  But you must notify the Social Security Adminstration.  An Example,  A construction worker has a heart attack and can no longer lift objects over 10 pounds, therefore he can't o his job.  But he can answer phones or be a cashier. The SSA will pay the difference of what you were making and what you are now making.\n\nEx.   Made 1,000 a week in construction, now as a cashier you make 300$ a week, they will send you a check for 700$ a week. Get it?  Talk to your lawyer about it and see what the exact medical restrictions you have. If the government either see's you working somewhere else and you don't tell them you can be arrested for fraud.
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Normally one returns to work with "light duties" in order to completely heal. There is no benefit in hurrying things along and then going off work because of recurring injury.\n   Ask your doctor for light duties and get some physiotherapy. Don't forget that the damage you do to your body will be with you forever, long after you've changed jobs, and nobody will think that you were a hero for having worked a job that physically was too much for you.
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You would probably stay in a rehab for 20 days or longer depending on if you have medicare or insurance or both.Longer than 20 days is usually not necessary but the facility will keep you until your insurance is exhausted.I would say you would be able to return back to work in 2-3 months but only your orthopedic surgeon will be able to release.If you have a positive attitude and work hard with therapy you will go back quicker Good Luck
1008244
unless you get on disability you will have to pay it back
1100499
I did.  After 20 years on social security disability, I went to work I kept getting my disability check for a year after I started work. That gives you a double income, but be careful not to get too used to the extra cash because it does end after that first year.  It also depends on how much you make per month.  You can earn a little over $800 a month and never lose your disability benefits.  After about 7 years I lost my Medicare coverage, but my job had benefits so that wasn't a problem.  The different things that apply to working with a disability can be very confusing, and if you call the SSA 800 number you will probably get even more confused because the people working the phones really don't have accurate answers every time you call.\nMy job was managing a center for independence for people with disabilities so I do have a lot of experience at this.\n\nThe down side is that because of budget cuts in California I lost my job two months ago.  Now I am unemployed and on state disability.  Back to square 1!
214052
Under the federal disability guidelines, the insuring agency is permitted to deduct any wages earned from the amount that you are paid by the insurance company.  Beware however, that if they find that you are able to work a "reasonable" number of hours, they can suspend or end your disability payments.
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Was a report made when you fell? If not when you go back to work make sure they are aware of what happened and that they file a report with home office. Then go to see an attorney and explain the situation to him.Bring your doctors statements or copies if you don't have them don't worry he will get them. He will be glad to take your case for a percentage if he feels you have one. Be sure you find an attorney who specializes in labor laws. Be sure to take the two days off that your doctor advised you to do.I believe they may only be able to deduct it off just this time only for the same incident, depending on the laws in your state. But don't make the mistake of letting them screw you over and don't worry about your new job they will have to compensate if they do you wrong. Follow the advice of your attorney. Find one who will offer a free consultation with you.
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I would like to comment on the answer Sharon gave in here. Sharon you mentioned you are on disability and can work part time up to six months. During that six months do you still report earning to Social Security? Do they evaluate you more frequently? Is your disability physical? I asked a similar question for my sister in this forum. She would like to work, but does not want to lose her Social Security as she has a life-threatening illness. She wants to work a little but is afraid if she returns to work in any capacity she will lose the only income she has. Before you went to work Sharon, did you explain your situation to Social Security and did they help you understand how much you could earn and how much you could work? Please elaborate.
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Depending on your age, you could claim illness of you or family member.  Or disability, (I got out of a couple of jobs claiming disability).  I never got a job that demanded a contract, though.  Or, you might claim another job back home.  One that pays better and is in a better enviroment.  But, I think I'd claim illness in the family.  Most people are pretty sympathetic to that, I think.
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You've qualified for the medical part, which means they have said that your disability is bad enough that you qualify for Social Security Disability. \n\nNow, they're going to look at your employment history to make sure that you've worked long enough in jobs that paid into the Social Security system to qualify for benefits.  Each year is split into 4 quarters, and if you earn enough money during that quarter, you earn a SS credit.  You have to have a certain number of credits to qualify to SSDI, depending upon your age.\n\nIf they find that you do not have enough credits for SSDI, they will consider you for SSI.  Since SSI is welfare (for those who haven't worked long enough to accumulate enough credits), they will look at your household income and your assets to determine if you get benefits.\n\nIf you've worked and have enough credits, you'll probably start getting benefits within a couple months.  \n\nI wouldn't go get a job right now, since you've qualified medically.  After you start getting benefits, if you get SSDI,  you can work and earn about $800 or so a month without losing your benefits.  If you get SSI, you can't work and still get the benefits because it is welfare.\n\nGood luck!
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It depends on your company's leave policy.  When I was out for surgery I had to use my holiday, vacation and sick days before I could go on disability.  My manager also suggested that I take FMLA.  I declined.  I needed income to pay the rent, utilities and such.  But now after I go off disability, they don't have to hire me back, so make a wise decision, check with your company's HR, read your benefits package carefully.  Not all companys give the same benefits and options vary considerably.\n\nBest of Luck with your Surgery, take care.