Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
People who work to support themselves are often proud of their efforts. They usually want to continue their careers until they are ready to retire. Sadly, not everyone achieves that goal. Acquired illnesses, adult-onset congenital conditions and catastrophic injuries...
When disability claimants are approved and receive a Notice of Award explaining their benefits, many are surprised to find out that for the first five months they’re disabled, they don’t actually receive any backpay. In cases when a disability application is quickly...
Since President Trump returned to office last month, there has been quite a bit of speculation and misinformation about what policies he might institute that would affect Social Security disability. So far, nothing has changed in terms of payments or general operation...
There are many different types of work injury scenarios. Sometimes, workers get hurt by falling objects. Other times, they slip on a wet spot and break a bone. Employees can get hurt through chemical exposure, violence from customers or repetitive motions. In some...
There are many major risks that affect the safety of construction professionals. Heavy equipment is always a safety concern. Needing to work at a significant elevation is also a risk factor. Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among construction...
Social Security uses a five stop process to determine whether or not someone is disabled. Below is the five-step sequential process Social Security Administration uses to determine disability. Step One - The first step in the sequential evaluation is determining...
In late 2024, the Social Security Administration announced a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the 2025 year of 2.5%. This means any benefits you are already receiving will be increased in your January payment. For those of you who have not had a hearing yet, it...
The majority of people who apply for disability have a history of working physically strenuous jobs, such as construction, warehouse work, or nursing. These are all occupations that put a lot of strain on a body over the years, so it’s very common for people from...
By the time a Social Security disability case goes to hearing, most claimants have been waiting at least a couple of years since applying (if not longer), so of course expectations are high that they’re going to get tens of thousands of dollars in backpay for the...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are available as a crucial resource for those with debilitating medical conditions. If people become incapable of working due to medical challenges, they can apply for SSDI benefits. Benefits can help them cover...
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