Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Concerns about Social Security frauds and scams are reasonable and should be paid attention to! Whether or not you are receiving some type of Social Security benefit, the issue impacts all tax payers. Typical types of fraud include concealing work activity or medical...
You’ve struggled for years with pain, mental exhaustion, doctor appointments, medications, and now the grueling Social Security disability process. But despite it all, your “person”, the peanut butter to your jelly, your bridge over troubled waters…. has been there...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, is a condition that damages a person’s lungs and affects breathing ability by blocking the person’s airflow. According to recent reports and estimates, there are about 13 million reported cases of COPD across the...
So, you’ve waited more than a year for a hearing in front of an administrative law judge, waited a few more weeks for a decision, and have finally been approved for benefits. All that backpay should be in your account any day now, right? Well, maybe, but as with many...
When you first file for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will use the information you provide them to order recent medical records and make a determination in your claim. If you’re denied in the first two stages of the process and your case goes...
Many people in Minnesota and throughout the country earn their living as a hairstylist. If you are a hairstylist, you no doubt understand what a demanding job it is. It not only requires excellent customer service skills but also long hours of standing and performing...
The construction industry has become much safer over the past few decades, yet it is still one of the most dangerous fields, as 20% of fatal workplace injuries occur in this line of work. Minnesota construction workers should be aware of the following while on the...
Any injury to the head can affect a person’s ability to function. In fact, brain injuries are often some of the most debilitating injuries. Many times, those who suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have trouble speaking or walking and may require 24-hour care. A...
A continuing disability review (CDR) is a process by which Social Security analyzes your medical impairments to determine if you continue to be disabled in order to keep receiving benefits. If Social Security determines that your condition has improved and you are no...
A vocational expert is present and generally will testify at every Social Security disability hearing. Due to the impact of the pandemic, most vocational experts will now appear at your hearing by telephone despite if your hearing is in-person, by video, or by...
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