Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Of the many confusing aspects of the disability process, one thing that continually mystifies many claimants is the role of vocational experts at a disability hearing. Vocational experts are called to testify at nearly every single adult disability hearing. They...
Thousands of people across the country suffer from depression. Depression that comes with emotionally painful situations, such as the death of a loved one, may be short-lived. However, when depression becomes severe with daily symptoms that last for two weeks or...
One issue that some claimants have trouble understanding is how much they can earn and still be eligible for disability benefits. Under Social Security’s rules, you have to earn less than what SSA calls “substantial gainful activity” (SGA) to receive disability...
Manufacturing work is the backbone of the middle class across the United States and here in Minnesota. Blue-collar workers in the manufacturing sector produce everything from vehicle components to kitchen utensils for consumption here and abroad. Their work drives the...
Many who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance are denied due to medical reasons. A medical denial means the Social Security Administration found that the applicant’s medical conditions were not severe enough to prevent the individual from working. However,...
Lalalalala! *Plugs ears* “I don’t want to talk about that!” Death is not a subject many (or any) of us like to think about, much less talk about. But it is a reality for everyone, and if you are disabled with a terminal condition or pass away for any reason while...
“Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho! It’s Off to Work I Go!” Snow White’s Seven Dwarves aren’t the only ones ready for a day at the work site! So are you! You may wonder if you are allowed to work after being found disabled by Social Security. There are limitations and rules to this,...
A closed period of disability is period between the date when an individual alleges their disability started and the date when they are physically able to return to work. This period must be at least 12 months long. If you meet the criteria for disability during this...
The answer depends on what type of disability payment you are receiving. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”), then your children cannot also receive a check solely because you receive disability. However, if you receive Social Security Disability...
Facing a disability impacts all areas of your life. In addition to your physical limitations, you may not be able to work or afford your care and treatment expenses. Knowing you qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and getting the support you need can often...
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