Public spaces must be accessible for all, including those with disabilities. They have to be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant.However, many experts note that the same regulations do not apply to homes. This means that someone who suffers an injury and...
Month: August 2019
Housing and Disability Benefits
A constant source of confusion for many disability claimants is that they often qualify to apply for two different types of benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.Despite the similar names and criteria, several major...
It’s difficult to cope with war
Soldiers know what they're signing up for when they join the military, but that does not mean that they're ready to deal with the true experience of war, either mentally or emotionally. It's hard to say anyone is. War is very difficult, stressful and traumatic. Even a...
When Should I Apply for Disability Benefits?
As with most legal matters, there's no specific formula to figure out when it's time to file a claim for disability benefits, just several factors to consider.Probably the most important thing to remember is that the disability program is only for people who have...
Successful cancer treatment could leave you with a disability
Cancer can be a devastating disease, and you may be disabled for the rest of your life regardless of the outcome of the treatment. Just going through chemo and everything else really takes a toll. You need an incredible amount of rest, you may feel weak and sick all...
Military members get injured or killed far from combat
When people think about the injuries that military members suffer, they often think of troops in a combat zone. They consider enemy fire, improvised explosive devices, and things of this nature.While soldiers certainly do suffer serious injuries in combat, it is...
Can my Benefits be Cut-Off?
The short answer is "yes". There are several developments that can trigger the cessation of either SSI or SSDI benefits. Benefits can be ceased if a recipient returns to work. Individuals receiving SSDI can become ineligible if they are exceeding the substantial...
When does schizophrenia manifest?
Unlike some other mental disorders, schizophrenia is not something that most people know they have from a young age. It takes some time to manifest, and they may only see the symptoms as they grow older.Generally speaking, those symptoms will not manifest prior to a...
Can My Child Receive Benefits if I am Approved for Disability?
The are two types of benefits that fall under the broader umbrella of "disability benefits". SSI benefits are paid out to individual who are determined to be disabled, but have not paid in enough to Social Security through their payroll withholdings to be eligible for...
Injured At Work?
Find out if you can collect Work Comp benefits too