Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
A few weeks after your disability hearing, you’ll receive a letter in the mail explaining the administrative law judge’s decision. In the best case scenario, it’s a fully favorable decision. Social Security processes your backpay, and you’re able to begin collecting...
Millions of people across the country suffer from arthritis. Inflammation of the joints and the tissue around the joints is one of the leading causes of disability today. Those who suffer from arthritis often find that movements that come easy to most people, like...
Information technology (IT) jobs aren't usually high risk. High-risk professions include maritime work, construction jobs and forestry professions. IT professionals often work in offices. They may have limited face-to-face exposure to customers. It is reasonable to...
One of the most frustrating things about the Social Security disability process is the five month waiting period. It works like this: if you’re approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (the program you pay into with your payroll taxes), you simply don’t get...
After 12 months of no work activity, a person can attempt to return to work without automatically losing their disability benefits. This is called the Trial Work Period (TWP). During this period, you may earn $1050.00/month (before taxes are taken out) in 2023 (this...
When someone suffers from vision impairments, nearly every aspect of their life can be affected. These days, advancements in medicine and technology have somewhat improved the lives of visually impaired people. Despite these advancements, those who have visual...
Unfortunately, given the terribly long wait times for SSA disability cases, people are often faced with serious financial and housing issues while waiting for a decision in their case. Some individuals lose gas/heat/water/electricity for periods of time, some are...
It depends which type of disability you are eligible for. If you are eligible for Supplemental Security Income, you will NOT be eligible for Medicare. If you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, then YES you will be eligible for medicare,...
Consultative examinations are required in some Social Security Disability cases. Consultative examinations are essentially medical examinations scheduled by the DDS claims examiner. Consultative examinations are often times scheduled if an individual lacks sufficient...
That would be wonderful news! We love to hear when clients have made a recovery and are able to get back to work. If you are able to return to work after being found disabled, it is important that you notify your local social security office in order to avoid an...
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