Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Social Security has all your doctors’ records AND one of them even wrote a letter saying you are disabled….you’re all set! Right??? Maybe, but maybe not. Sometimes doctors’ records are helpful, sometimes they don’t have much information, and sometimes they hurt your...
Literally. Pound! Zing! Lightning flash! Turn off the lights, quiet the noise, lay down and hope it goes away. If you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, you CAN apply for disability benefits. But just like those headaches, the process can be painful,...
Following the conclusion of Social Security Disability hearing, majority of judges will take the case “under advisement.” What this means is the judge wants the opportunity to review your medical records as well as your testimony given at your hearing before they make...
In Social Security Disability the term “young individual” does not necessarily mean what many assume it to mean – young adults. Instead, the term young individual is used to include all individuals who are under the age of 50. This age category is important to note...
As we have talked about before, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) benefits are based on your work history. The more time you spent working (and the higher your income) before you became disabled, the higher the benefit amount you might qualify for. There is...
Although much is still being learned about mental health conditions, it seems more and more people are being affected by depression across the United States. In its simplest form, persistent depression is basically a mental disorder marked by a depressed or low mood....
If you’re feeling the pinch of inflation right now (and who isn’t?), there could be good news in store later this year when Social Security announces its annual cost of living increase. The Senior Citizens League, a nonprofit advocacy group, is currently estimating...
After closing field officers for more than two years, Social Security has started to hold limited in-person hearings for certain cases, but the process now looks very different from what it did two years ago before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. While I have yet...
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability across the United States. Arthritis is basically an inflammation of the joints and the tissue around the joints. It is very common in the hands, knees and back. Those who suffer from this disease can have trouble...
When a person is involved in an accident and suffers debilitating injuries, he or she may be left with countless concerns about the future. Usually, one of the most pressing concerns is how those injured will be able to support themselves and their families...
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