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In the News – Online Obscenity
Toronto Internet Lawyer discussed the legality of posting the Luka Magnotta video on the Best Gore website with the national and international media. Mr. Zvulony took the position that the posting of the video violated Canada's obscenity laws.
Top Tips in Preparing For an Appeal of a CPP Disability Benefits Denial
Some helpful tips when appealing your CPP disability benefits denial.
The Definition of Total Disability
Toronto CPP Disability Benefits lawyer examines the meaning of 'Total Disability' as a requirement for collecting Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits.
Re-opening a Denied CPP Claim
Toronto CPP Disability Benefits lawyer discusses the Reopening a CPP hearing where coverage was denied, because of new facts.
Reconsideration of your rejected CPP Disability Benefits Claim
Toronto CPP disability benefits lawyer discusses asking the Government of Canada for a Reconsideration of a rejected CPP Disability Benefits Application.
Eligibility for CPP Disability Benefits
If your CPP Disability Benefits claim has been turned down then you may appeal the decision. The first step of the appeal process after your CPP Disability Benefits application has been refused is the Reconsideration Process. This must take place in writing to the Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) within 90 days of receiving your denial letter from HRSDC. A lawyer can help you with this. If you are not satisfied with the results of the Reconsideration Process then the next step is an appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals. If you are not satisfied with the results of the Appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals then you may appeal the decision to the Pension Appeals Board.
Appeal to the OCRT of your rejected CPP Disability Benefits Claim
Upon receiving your HRSDC letter of denial for Reconsideration you have 90 days of receiving that letter to appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunal (OCRT). The OCRT will arrange a time and date and notify you of a hearing date. They will forward your appeal record to you and assist you with any questions you may have.
Appealing Your Turned Down Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits Claim to the Pension Appeal Board
If you have lost your CPP appeal in front of the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunal (OCRT) for your denied CPP Disability Benefits application then you may consider appealing to the next level. That level is the CPP Pension Appeal Board.