When qualifying for a government benefits program like Social Security, there are often many hoops to jump through in terms of qualifying. For example, credits are needed in order to qualify for Social Security, and even then, the number of credits can depend on the...
Month: February 2021
Can I get disability for fibromyalgia?
If you have fibromyalgia, you already know the odds are against you in many ways. For one thing, many of the symptoms that indicate fibromyalgia are “self-reporting.” This means they are symptoms for which there is no diagnostic test, and your doctor must accept that...
Can You Own a Gun While on Disability?
Here in the Midwest, it is not uncommon to own a firearm. According to a 2017 survey by the Pew Research Center, the South is the region with the most guns (about 36%), followed by the Midwest and West (32% and 31%, respectively) and the Northeast (16%). Although the...
Medical evidence is a vital part of SSDI application process
Needing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can feel overwhelming. Many people have legitimate claims to these benefits due to a serious illness or injury that prevents them from working, but the application process can be long and complicated....
Knee Problems
The knee is the largest weight-bearing joint in the body, carrying most of the body weight when standing or walking. A chronic and severe knee condition can greatly impact the ability to work, though many knee problems are short-lived as they are easily managed...
What Will President Biden Mean for Social Security Disability?
Among a flurry of executive actions in President Biden's first few days in office, a move to withdraw a proposed rule that could have cut off benefits for hundreds of thousands of disabled Americans was little noticed. The rule, first proposed by President Biden's...
Should You Appeal or Re-File Your Disability Claim?
No one wants to receive an unfavorable decision from an administrative law judge. And just because Social Security says you're not disabled that doesn't mean your health problems just go away. Thankfully, you have a couple of options to pursue your case when Social...
Can applicants receive expedited payments for SSI?
When a person lives with a disability and cannot work, it is common to worry about facing a financial emergency. Though applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits can often help qualifying Minnesota residents make ends meet on a monthly basis, it can take...
What Do I Do After A Denied Disability Claim?
The Social Security Administration works hard to prevent applicants from receiving benefits when they are not eligible. This is probably something you approve of since fraudulent claims take funds away from those who truly need them. Nevertheless, the consequence of...
The 4 levels of an SSDI appeal
For Minnesota residents and those across the country who are unable to work due to a disability, the denial of a benefits application can be devastating. Often, it can take a lot of time and effort to properly complete an application for Social Security Disability...
Vocational Expert Testimony: The Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Vocational experts are present at every Social Security Disability hearing. Their job is to not only classify your past relevant work, but to also testify as to what jobs are available in the national economy. Often their testimony at the hearing may be difficult to...
Injured At Work?
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