Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
A common question many ask once they have been awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is if they can work (or try to go back to work) while still receiving their benefits. The simple answer is yes, it is possible to for a person to work while...
To begin, to be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits the Social Security Administration requires at least a formal diagnosis of potentially disabling condition and that diagnosed condition will disable you for at least 12 months or more. A formal diagnosis...
Many people experience anxiety in one form or another on a nearly day-to-day basis and also know of ways to cope with stress and anxiety. However, for those who have anxiety disorders, feelings of fear and worry are not temporary and often get worse over time. Anxiety...
Of all jobs in Minnesota and beyond, you might not think that being a hairstylist is a high risk for injury. That is, unless you have been doing hair for years; then, you undoubtedly understand how physically demanding the work can be. If you’re new to the industry,...
After closing hearing offices to the public in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Social Security finally began offering limited in-person hearings this summer. I’ve since attended two of these hearings at different offices in Illinois and can report that they...
Most people think of Social Security disability as an ongoing program where claimants receive benefits until death or retirement, but that isn’t always the case. In order to qualify for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration requires an individual to...
Suffering a debilitating injury or illness can be a challenging experience. One of the most devastating consequences for those who are sick or injured is when their condition prevents them from performing a job they've done all their life. Luckily, those affected may...
When an individual suffers a debilitating injury, it is very possible that he or she will also face financial difficulties. For most people, jobs and occupations are the primary way they earn a living for themselves and their families. Becoming disabled can prevent an...
One of the more horrific workplace injuries can be losing a limb either on the job or in surgery following a work incident. In such a scenario, there are multiple factors to consider when pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. Once such example from a few years ago,...
If you are hurt while performing services for your Minnesota employer, it may be possible to collect workers' compensation benefits. Ideally, you will report the injury to your employer and seek treatment as quickly as possible. It is also important to file your claim...
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