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Workers’ compensation could reduce your SSDI payment. This is true for both types of workers’ compensation settlements: lump-sum and periodic payments. The general rule is that the combination of your SSDI and workers’ compensation payments cannot be more than 80...
There is a certain amount of risk that comes from working in virtually any work environment. The type of work and the conditions of the workplace determine the level of risk. Obviously, the odds of being involved in an accident will be greater in certain occupations...
Encountering a change in life circumstances that disrupts your ability to maintain gainful employment can be a daunting experience. Whether stemming from physical or mental health conditions, loss of ability to make ends meet could take a dire toll on your quality of...
You applied for and won your disability case, congratulations! Maybe now you can pay off a few bills, fix your car, or get that new washing machine you’ve been needing. BUT, after you’ve spent the lump sum payment(s) you received in backpay (money owed you from the...
The short answer is yes, but it is a little more complicated than that. While you can work part time in most cases while awaiting your hearing or even while collecting benefits, the amount you can work is based on the amount of dollars you earn not the hours worked....
Proving disability, whether before or at a hearing with a federal Administrative Law Judge is different than any other kind of court you may have been to or seen. It is an informal process with different rules. Below is the five-step sequential process Social Security...
We all know at least a little about Social Security. Odds are it’s something you’ve heard a family member talk about quite a bit. But how much do you really know about disability? While many Social Security issues can be managed on your own by calling your local...
The Social Security Administration has been generally closed for in-person services since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the nearly two-year closure, Social Security Administration has had to adapt with the ever-changing Covid-19 surges and safety...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a series of respiratory disorders that prevent proper breathing. The most common COPD conditions are asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. These conditions can occur separately, together, or in...
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot adequately pump (systolic) or fill (diastolic). While chronic heart failure can make it difficult to maintain full-time employment, the loss of income caused by an inability to work can be...
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