An individual is eligible for Social Security Disability benefits when they are found “disabled” according to the definition of the Social Security regulations. Generally, a five-step sequential evaluation process is used to determine whether an individual is disabled...
An individual is eligible for Social Security Disability benefits when they are found “disabled” according to the definition of the Social Security regulations. Generally, a five-step sequential evaluation process is used to determine whether an individual is disabled...
For almost two years now, the Social Security Administration has conducted disability hearings almost exclusively by phone (with video hearings also available on request). This has worked surprisingly well, especially since SSA converted to a centralized phone system....
This March will mark two years since the Social Security Administration closed all hearing offices and began holding hearings by telephone and video. Of course, you don’t have to go through with a remote hearing if you don’t want to. Since the beginning of the...
When a person suffers a serious injury and is no longer able to work, Social Security Disability Insurance can be a financial lifeline. Unfortunately, obtaining SSDI benefits can be somewhat of a challenge. According to the Social Security Administration, millions of...
Suffering a debilitating injury can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. Those who suffer serious injuries may no longer be able to work and provide a living wage for themselves or their families. Many workers across the country who have been disabled by...
While some people can manage the symptoms of their mental illnesses, others find the weight of living with mental health issues to be debilitating. Bipolar disorder can be especially difficult to live with. Whether you recently received your diagnosis or have lived...
Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, headaches, balance issues, and hearing loss. It affects over 600,000 people in the United States. While it can occur at any time of life, it is more frequent among adults...
There are an estimated half a million people in the United States living in a state of homelessness due to lack of affordable housing, lack of employment opportunities, and a decline in available public assistance. Domestic violence, addiction, and mental illness or...
As a married couple ages, the odds that they acquire painful, debilitating conditions like back problems or a bad hip go up. Unfortunately, diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart failure are also part of many married people's lives. And the fact that one spouse is...
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