Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
No one wants to suffer an illness or injury that interferes with the ability to earn a living. Yet, this happens to thousands of people across the country every year. Luckily, qualifying individuals can take advantage of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits...
When you went to school to become a certified dental hygienist, you may have had high hopes of building and sustaining a rewarding career in Minnesota. Whether you were the sole income provider in your household or part of a married couple where both spouses go to...
Delivery drivers, including those who work for Amazon, UPS, and FedEx, work all year long. They don’t stop delivering packages just because it’s snowy or icy outside. When the weather conditions get treacherous during the winter months, delivery drivers must ensure...
If you feel like your memory isn’t what it once was, you aren’t alone. But does is disable you? Memory loss can be related to both physical and mental health conditions, such as stroke or brain injury or sleep apnea, chronic depression and anxiety, or even prior...
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...
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