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Can I get Virginia Workers Compensation Benefits for PTSD?
What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. PTSD can be a long-term mental health reaction to witnessing or experiencing one …
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Injured Workers Suffering from Chronic Pain may be recommended for a Spinal Cord Stimulator
In cases of serious injuries, injured workers can be left with the debilitating symptoms of chronic pain. In cases where non-surgical treatment or actual surgery has failed to relieve the pain, your workers’ compensation doctor may recommend a Spinal Cord Stimulator. What is Chronic Pain? Your nerves and brain are constantly communicating with each other. …
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What if I can never return to work after my injury? Can I get workers’ compensation wage benefits for life?
Usually, and in most cases, no. You will be limited to 500 weeks of wage compensation. However, there are some exceptions. If you have been severely injured on the job and are unable to return to work, you may qualify for permanent disability payments through workers’ compensation insurance. Proving permanent disability can be difficult and …
How to Fill Out a Virginia Workers Compensation Claims Form
Update: In January of 2019 the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission released an updated Claims Form. This article has been updated to reflect those changes. Download the Claim Form by clicking here. When injured in an accident at work, you want to receive the proper compensation benefits based on your injuries, lost wages, and needed medical …
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Virginia Work Injuries Involving the Hand and Fingers
Injuries to the hands and fingers can be especially troublesome because we use our hands for so much. Can you imagine not being able to use one or both of your hands when you take a shower or use the restroom? Or, the possibility that you can’t even write your own name? I help countless …
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How do I prove Workers’ Compensation permanent disability in Richmond?
A work injury lawyer in Richmond can help you sort through your medical records and testimony to figure out if you qualify for permanent disability. If you have been severely injured on the job and are unable to return to work, you may qualify for permanent disability payments through Workers’ Compensation. Proving permanent disability can …
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Injuries Leading to Permanent Partial Disability
One of the most common types of Workers’ Compensation claims filed is for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits. Unlike a total disability, which results in a worker no longer being able to work, a permanent partial disability means an individual can still work, but there may be limitations. Since there are limitations, the worker may …
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