Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
The definition of disability is the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medical determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI) program. A portion of an individual's earnings or payroll taxes fund gets withdrawn from their paycheck. The SSA divides these funds among applicants...
In workers’ compensation cases, you will probably hear the term “maximum medical improvement” (MMI). To you, this may mean that you have fully recovered from your work injury and are feeling ready to go back to work. But when it comes to your workers’ compensation...
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome in many disability cases is the issue of alcohol or drug abuse. The Social Security Administration is clear that neither alcohol or drug abuse on their own constitute severe impairments that qualify individuals for disability...
Disabilities are not always as obvious to outsiders as amputations or spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis. Many disabilities may not stand out in the same way, but they can still have a drastic impact on a person's life. It's important not to overlook that...
Social Security is now in the third month of doing all hearings by phone due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At the soonest, it looks like in-person hearings will resume at some point in the fall, but there's no guarantee that hearing offices will even reopen until some...
Applying for and receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) is far from a slam dunk. Countless individuals who submit their applications for benefits end up receiving denial letters in the mail. You can save yourself a lot of time and effort by familiarizing yourself...
It does not matter how good of shape you were in. If you sustained a serious head injury, you may no longer be able to work. Some traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can require around-the-clock support, and some TBI sufferers may have difficulty walking or talking.While...
According to the Mayo Clinic, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event, either experienced or witnessed. Some symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts...
Once you realize that you're no longer capable of working, the next question you have to answer may very well be, "Is it time to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits?"The answer isn't always clear. On one hand, you're entitled to file your claim as soon...
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