Virginia (VA) Workers Comp (WC) Lawyer: Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Workers Compensation

Obtaining Workers' Compensation Benefits

Obtaining Workers' Compensation Benefits More...

Meaning of "Miner" for Purposes of Black Lung Benefits Act

The Black Lung Benefits Act provides for total disability claims for United States miners suffering from pneumoconiosis (aka black lung disease), which was contracted due to their employment. Originally, a "miner" was considered to be a person who was employed in an underground coal mine. However, subsequent amendments to the Act deleted the "underground" requirement so that miners working in above-ground environments would also be covered. More...

Injury From Usual Exertion or Exposure Concept

"Injury From Usual Exertion or Exposure" Concept) More...

Workplace Safety

Regulation of Workplace Safety More...

Cessation of Social Security Disability Benefits Based on Lack of Disability

Social security disability benefits are paid only so long as the individual remains disabled. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will cease paying benefits if the individual can engage in substantial gainful activity. The Social Security Disability Reform Act of 1984 established conditions for the cessation of disability benefits based on a lack of disability, which include: More...

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