Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Winter is just around the corner in the Twin Cities. That means ice and snow will soon appear on the sidewalks, curbs and parking lots. Slips and falls are almost inevitable for pedestrians -- and people who work outdoors. A fall on ice can cause more than bumps and...
It goes without saying that the shoulders are vitally important joints in the human body. A shoulder injury, no matter how minor, often causes a reduced range of motion as well as serious pain. When a person is not able to use his or her shoulders, doing basic...
Yes, if you used to be self-employed, and while doing so, paid self-employment (SECA) taxes. These taxes will have earned you eligibility for the disability program, just as FICA taxes do for employees of a business. If you are still self-employed, you may still be...
Medical experts play a very specific role in Social Security disability hearings. They are neutral medical professionals who review the applicant’s medical records prior to the hearing. The purpose of a medical expert’s testimony at a Social Security disability...
Along with several forms and paperwork required by Social Security, an individual is responsible for obtaining and submitting all medical records relevant to their case. These medical records include all medical appointments and treatment within the time frame an...
There is always a chance that following a hearing, you may receive a decision denying you Social Security disability benefits. These decisions are generally titled as “unfavorable decisions.” While this is not what you were hoping for, there are options after...
The Social Security Disability Insurance process from start to finish can be a very lengthy process. Often this process takes more than a year. For some individuals, this wait time may be very challenging due to the severity of their illnesses or conditions....
One of the trickier parts of disability cases is how work can impact a claim. Whether you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, you can work part-time and still be eligible for benefits (though this can reduce SSI...
The awareness of mental illness is continuing to increase across the country, as it should. Millions of people in the United States suffer from some type of mental illness. Many of these individuals suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or other ailments...
Everyone relies on their legs to get around. But for a person’s legs to work properly, the knees need to flex and support the person’s weight. Any damage or injury to the knees can make it extremely difficult to perform basic tasks like walking or crouching. Without...
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