Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Robot legs may soon help veterans with war-related injuries to walk again. The new technology is nothing short of miraculous, but being able to afford the $77,000 price tag for the devices will be difficult. Fortunately, the Department of Veterans' might be helping...
In the context of Social Security disability benefits, the term double dipping refers to instances when individuals are receiving an income that exceeds SSD thresholds, while at the same time receiving disability benefits. Social Security double-dipping is considered...
For disabled Americans, staying financially independent and physically able to carry out one's daily life needs is key. Social Security disability benefits can help with the financial part, but what about your physical ability to take care of yourself? Fortunately,...
If you have a hearing for Social Security Disability benefits, a decision on your case will involve more than just a simple "yes" or "no." The adjudicator must consider allegations of subjective complaints of pain or other symptoms, along with the rest of the relevant...
Depression and bipolar disorder are extremely debilitating mental conditions that can affect your ability to hold down a job and care for yourself. For this reason, Social Security disability benefits are awarded for people suffering from these conditions....
As the parent of a deaf child, I often meet families of people with significant hearing loss. When they learn of my profession, a question I am commonly asked is whether they can receive disability benefits for their hearing loss. Typically, hearing loss by itself...
In the year 2000, President Clinton signed into law the Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce Act (the E-sign Act), which declares that an electronic signature "may not be denied legal effect, validity, or enforceability solely because it is in...
Medical marijuana users in Minnesota will now be able to get discounts if they buy their entire month's supply at once. One of Minnesota's two medical marijuana locations is offering a 15 percent discount to patients who buy all of their month's supply in advance.The...
Supporting your disability claim with medical evidence of record is a crucial part of the evaluation process. Under CFR § 404.704, when evidence is needed for claim development, the claimant is responsible for obtaining and giving the evidence to Social Security...
To determine whether a claimant is disabled, the first step for the adjudicator is to analyze whether the claimant has engaged in substantial gainful activity (SGA) since his or her onset date. Substantial gainful activity typically involves significant physical or...
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