Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Teaching can be physically demanding. A hallway fall, physical harm during a student incident or pain that builds through repeated tasks can affect your ability to keep teaching and earning a paycheck. Recognizing these conditions can help you connect your symptoms to...
When a health condition keeps you from working, the monthly disability check is only part of the worry. You may also need doctor visits, prescriptions, scans, therapy or surgery. So it is natural to ask whether Social Security disability also comes with health...
Chronic pain can shrink your workday long before you feel ready to leave the workforce. You may still want to earn a paycheck, support your family and keep a normal routine, yet your body may no longer tolerate standing through a shift, lifting job materials or...
Workplace injuries disrupt your life, your income and your peace of mind. When an accident happens on the job, you must understand your rights. Minnesota builds a clear path to protect workers who face sudden injuries or long-term illnesses. This system helps you when...
The Social Security Administration has announced that it will be closing its five National Hearing Centers, effective May 18. The hearing centers were opened in 2007 to slightly speed up the hearing process. At the time, hearings were held at field offices and...
By the time most Social Security disability cases make it to hearings, files contain hundreds, sometimes thousands of pages of medical records from multiple providers going back years. Despite this, it’s not uncommon for claimants with lengthy files to be denied. In...
Workers struggle with depression, anxiety or PTSD that makes working nearly impossible. While these are nothing to be ashamed of, mental health problems affect the ability to focus, talk with others or handle stress at a job. Many people wonder if Social Security sees...
Learning that your husband suffered an injury at work or has a work-related illness can lead to considerable stress. As a wife, you likely want to ensure he gets the care he needs. During the time after the injury, you may mention that he should file for workers’...
Many people assume that Social Security disability benefits are based on how severe their medical condition is, but the amount you receive is actually determined by your work and earnings history. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are based on your...
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is one of the most important, and often most misunderstood, components in determining eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. Many valid claims are denied because claimants are unaware of how SGA applies to their...
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