Settlement

[Polen01]

:rolleyes:Hi, Right now its about to settle my case for $70,000. Seems to me not a lot of money! I have a Anterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery for L5 S1.My ratings is only 16% from AME which is very low.Should I close my csae now!please give an advise! I'm Base in CALIFORNIA. I have 2 Question
1. After my Settlement,can I continue my SDI checks
2.Is there a possible that i can get a second opinion to consult to the Lawyer because of my rating is to low as well as the lumpsum money! Thank you !

[1171]

(07-30-2012 07:07 PM)Polen01 Wrote:  :rolleyes:Hi, Right now its about to settle my case for $70,000. Seems to me not a lot of money! I have a Anterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery for L5 S1.My ratings is only 16% from AME which is very low.Should I close my csae now!please give an advise! I'm Base in CALIFORNIA. I have 2 Question
1. After my Settlement,can I continue my SSD checks
2.Is there a possible that i can get a second opinion to consult to the Lawyer because of my rating is to low as well as the lumpsum money! Thank you !

You can challenge the AME opinion on your rating if you have substantial evidence that it was done incorrectly or was missing material facts otherwise the rating will stand.
As long as you are certified as unable to work you can receive SSDI benefits.

[AQA]

1171, Is the original poster speaking of a state program (SSD) and you speaking of a federal program (SSDI)????

I could be completely lost, but for some reason I think there are some states that offer a state program titled (SSD).

[1171]

(07-30-2012 09:39 PM)AQA Wrote:  1171, Is the original poster speaking of a state program (SSD) and you speaking of a federal program (SSDI)????

I could be completely lost, but for some reason I think there are some states that offer a state program titled (SSD).

california has State Disability Insurance or SDI
I assume SSD is social security disability.

[AQA]

I see my error. The original poster posted SSD and yes I was thinking SDI.

Thank You

[1171]

(07-31-2012 02:46 AM)AQA Wrote:  I see my error. The original poster posted SSD and yes I was thinking SDI.

Thank You

hope all is well. I can see it's been hot there in texas.
our summer on the california north coast is a bit wetter then usual and it rarely gets above 85-usually in the 60s!
no place has summers this cool.
we often complain until we see others frying in the heat- then we can appreciate it.

[lizdawiz82]

(07-30-2012 07:07 PM)Polen01 Wrote:  :rolleyes:Hi, Right now its about to settle my case for $70,000. Seems to me not a lot of money! I have a Anterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery for L5 S1.My ratings is only 16% from AME which is very low.Should I close my csae now!please give an advise! I'm Base in CALIFORNIA. I have 2 Question
1. After my Settlement,can I continue my SSD checks
2.Is there a possible that i can get a second opinion to consult to the Lawyer because of my rating is to low as well as the lumpsum money! Thank you !

It seems like a fair amount for a rating of 16%, my rating was 70% and i got about $80,000.

[Polen01]

Thank's to all of you guys for the quick response! I appreciate !!My bad it's not SSD instead SDI,Because I'm getting 2 checks after my AME evaluation.From TD checks to PD when I start getting a PD checks I apply here in California for SDI and I got approve.My concern is after my settlement,the SDI will continue sending me a checks which is a part of my benefits.because I cannot go back to my old job anymore.I don't know what's going to happen after I will gave up all my future medicals?

[Polen01]

Thank's to all of you guys for the quick response! I appreciate !!My bad it's not SSD instead SDI,Because I'm getting 2 checks after my AME evaluation.From TD checks to PD when I start getting a PD checks I apply here in California for SDI and I got approve.My concern is after my settlement,the SDI will continue sending me a checks which is a part of my benefits.because I cannot go back to my old job anymore.I don't know what's going to happen after I will gave up all my future medicals?Thank you! all

[lizdawiz82]

(07-31-2012 12:23 PM)Polen01 Wrote:  Thank's to all of you guys for the quick response! I appreciate !!My bad it's not SSD instead SDI,Because I'm getting 2 checks after my AME evaluation.From TD checks to PD when I start getting a PD checks I apply here in California for SDI and I got approve.My concern is after my settlement,the SDI will continue sending me a checks which is a part of my benefits.because I cannot go back to my old job anymore.I don't know what's going to happen after I will gave up all my future medicals?Thank you! all

SDI will still pay you if TTD and in my case payed me PD payments but took the PD advancement out of my settlement. I'm not sure if the state still pays once you end your case, your C&R settlement would state what your singing off?