The Social Security Administration uses a precise algorithm to determine who qualifies for what benefits, and to what degree. While this complex system is reliable, when it comes to tracking benefits, it's not unheard of for this system to have issues. The result of these failures is often a notice of overpayment. For the person on the receiving end, a demand letter from the government threatening to garnish benefits is frightening, but there is typically a solution.
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While some work-related injuries might run into a "gray" area for workers' compensation claims, there are some injuries that should automatically qualify for benefits. If you experience and/or acquire any of the following injuries at work through no fault of your own, you should apply for workers' compensation benefits right away. The benefits for the following injuries should be immediate, but if you are denied, hire a workers' compensation lawyer.
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