When applying for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration, you will need to submit all your medical records in order to prove that you are an eligible claimant. An examiner will review these documents and determine whether you are qualified to receive the much-needed benefits.
Though these medical records are important, your attending physician’s opinion about your condition will matter more.
This is because he is the one who will determine if you are capable to work and earn income or not. The agency will ask for your permission and they will contact him to verify your medical condition and ask the doctor’s opinion about its severity and how long it is expected to last.
Your physician can also detail your medical condition and let the examiner know of your limitations and capacity to do work.
Here are some things that will further help you:
• Maintain a good relationship with your physician
• Openly discuss your medical condition with him
• Avoid making inaccurate comments about your medical condition
Though the physician backs up your disability claims, your application may still be rejected due to other factors such as your income, resources, and tax payment. To get help, it will be best to consult with a lawyer or an advocate who can help you in assessing your options.
Aside from this, the lawyer can also talk to your doctor and discuss what the examiner needs to know about your condition.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Women Terminated in Harassment Suit against Sheriff Department
Once an employment complaint has been filed, the employer and supervisors of the complainant cannot retaliate against the worker by firing or demoting the employee.
However, there are instances when the termination or suspension of a complainant is allowed for as long as it is not connected with the ongoing investigation about their complaint.
In recent news, the two women who filed a complaint for sexual harassment against El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department were terminated from their job for various reasons.
Deputy Tanya Hunt and Nicole Sahaj-Myer who was working as a Community Service officer claims that they were terminated after filing a lawsuit in October of 2009 alleging that they were sexually harassed by a male group in their workplace.
They claim that they were subjected to the unwanted advances and maltreatment because they were targeted for being single women standing up against their superiors.
In the termination letter of Deputy Hunt, the Sheriff claims that the deputy failed to follow orders and that the lawsuit she filed negatively affected the department’s image.
In Officer Sahaj-Myer’s case, the Sheriff simply claims that she left her job though she claims that she was placed on medical leave since January and she has her doctor’s notes to prove her medical condition requiring her to be on leave.
Unfortunately, the news of being terminated came a few weeks before Christmas. Hopefully the case will be resolved as quickly as possible and if it will be proven that the department is liable, then, they should provide back pays for the women who claim they were sexually harassed.
However, there are instances when the termination or suspension of a complainant is allowed for as long as it is not connected with the ongoing investigation about their complaint.
In recent news, the two women who filed a complaint for sexual harassment against El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department were terminated from their job for various reasons.
Deputy Tanya Hunt and Nicole Sahaj-Myer who was working as a Community Service officer claims that they were terminated after filing a lawsuit in October of 2009 alleging that they were sexually harassed by a male group in their workplace.
They claim that they were subjected to the unwanted advances and maltreatment because they were targeted for being single women standing up against their superiors.
In the termination letter of Deputy Hunt, the Sheriff claims that the deputy failed to follow orders and that the lawsuit she filed negatively affected the department’s image.
In Officer Sahaj-Myer’s case, the Sheriff simply claims that she left her job though she claims that she was placed on medical leave since January and she has her doctor’s notes to prove her medical condition requiring her to be on leave.
Unfortunately, the news of being terminated came a few weeks before Christmas. Hopefully the case will be resolved as quickly as possible and if it will be proven that the department is liable, then, they should provide back pays for the women who claim they were sexually harassed.
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