I was wondering I’ve been on Workers Compensation lost wages for the last almost 2 years and looks like I will be considered disabled until I’m after 65 I’m wondering am I able to collect workers comp wage loss as well as apply for disability with Canada pension
Yes, you can apply for both Workers comp and CPP disability. Usually you cannot get 100% of both benefits, the Workers Comp will offer or deduct the CPP disability amount from what it pays you. Sometimes it deducts the full 100% of the CPP disability and sometimes less, it depends on your province and nature of injuries.
David Brannen
Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal
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