In order to be approved for social security disability, we need to prove you are unable to work full time. So can you work part time? Yes, keeping in mind that social security eligibility is a five step process, and if you earn too much money you will be denied at...
Have you been denied….again?! There are lots of reasons this could have happened, but below are some that are avoidable. Don’t let them happen to YOU! Lacking documentation! – this can be tough if you don’t have medical insurance or your co-pays are too much to cover...
One of the steps in establishing disability is proving that your medical condition prohibits you from working a job that you have worked in the last 15 years or any other job for which you might have the skills to do. Social Security will send you a Work History...
While Social Security Disability Insurance benefits cannot be garnished by creditors to satisfy a debt, benefits can be garnished in accordance with state law. Social Security will withhold current and continuing benefits if you have a legal obligation to pay child...
No one ever goes into the mining industry in Minnesota thinking it's the safest profession in the world. But despite the dangers, awareness of the most common workplace hazards can help mitigate the risk of injury. How common are slip and fall injuries in the mining...
Skin disorders can affect an individual’s ability to work, sometimes to the extent that maintaining substantial gainful activity is impossible. In determining whether an individual meets the severity requirements for disability based on a skin condition, Social...
Millions of people across the country struggle with asthma. Asthma is an inflammatory and chronic lung condition that constricts the airways and impairs the person’s capacity to breathe. When a person struggles to breathe, it becomes difficult to do anything, much...
If you are awarded Social Security disability benefits, it is important to know that you may be eligible for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. However, these two programs have different eligibility requirements. This blog post will focus on the...
After filing for Social Security Disability benefits, it is important to be aware that it is a fairly lengthy process. You will have to complete all necessary Social Security forms and work diligently to ensure all your medical records are requested. If your claim is...
The Social Security Administration has returned to limited in-person hearings for several months now, and while that’s worked out with few issues, some claimants have found that it’s still not as convenient as having a hearing over the phone. While the SSA has made...