Tag: Ability to Work

TBI and Failure to Return to Work

The Correlation Between Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Ability to Return to Work

Many of the clients we see have suffered a traumatic brain injury. What makes these cases so interesting is the complexity of the injury and how much the symptoms vary from person to person. Although it can be argued that any injury can have a spectrum of symptoms and effects on return-to-work, it is especially true in TBI cases. Brainline.org puts this in perspective in their article, TBI Research Review: Return to Work After Traumatic Brain Injury. Here are some take-home … Continue reading The Correlation Between Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Ability to Return to Work

This Trend May Affect Employment Options

As a Vocational Expert, I am often asked whether or not I think working remotely is a feasible option for someone suffering from an injury.  The truth is, although there are work from home options available, many companies are cutting down on the amount of time employees are allowed to work remotely and some companies are eliminating the option all together.  Knowing this current trend is one reason I am hesitant to recommend it as possible employment. Rebecca Greenfield from … Continue reading This Trend May Affect Employment Options

Chronic Pain and Emotional Distress

When assessing injury cases from a vocational standpoint, it is common to find that a client may not be determined permanently disabled on a physical basis alone, but is permanently disabled when combined with other factors.  One of the most common examples of this is the relationship between chronic pain and the effects it can have on a person psychologically. Dr. Srini Pillay, M.D., touches on this subject in the Harvard Health Publications, stating:  “When pain first occurs, it impacts your … Continue reading Chronic Pain and Emotional Distress