Can a Virginia worker “double dip” while receiving Worker’s Compensation weekly wage loss benefits? “No” according to Reston and Herndon area workers comp lawyer Doug Landau. The injured worker who is getting a full weekly wage loss (“indemnity”) check, cannot also get a full permanency check at the same time. However, if an injured worker…
Continue readingThe Herndon Festival is coming! This year’s festival — the town’s 35th — will feature outstanding headline entertainment, many of which are either returning favorites or a nod to the Festival’s 1980’s beginnings. In addition to lively performances scheduled throughout the weekend, entertainment highlights include: Thursday 5/28 and and Saturday 5/30 — fireworks displays at…
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Using MY tax dollars to hire expert witnesses to testify AGAINST ME in COURT ? That doesn’t seem fair! That’s the reaction of most disabled workers when they see the Hearing notice from the Federal Government with letters to “Medical Experts” and “Vocational Experts” advising them they will be giving evidence at the Administrative Law…
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In Social Security Disability cases, the Federal judge will question the disabled worker. To many claimants, it seems as though the judge is wearing two hats – one as prosecutor and one as adjudicator. It hardly seems fair! In a recent Federal Court case, the Administrative Law Judge found the claimant was not credible. As…
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“There’s often a huge difference between a job’s title and how it is actually performed,” notes Loudoun County disability lawyer Doug Landau. Sometimes a Manager or Supervisor is ‘hands on,’ lifting heavy equipment and pitching in to complete manual labor projects. In these instances, the job title does not accurately reflect the physical requirements of…
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