The Social Security Administration may reduce or eliminate potential Social Security Disability benefits if the same person has settled a work injury claim. This is a complex area, and anyone with questions should contact an attorney who is well-experienced in Iowa workers' compensation law and the impact of settlements on potential Social Security Disability benefits.

 For an outline of a presentation on the ways that worker's compensation settlements may reduce the award of Social Security Disability benefits, and the ways to reduce or eliminate that impact, click here. However, the legal impact of any such settlement should only be made upon consultation with an attorney experienced in Iowa workers' compensation law and the possible impact of a worker's compensation settlement.