Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Individuals who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and experience debilitating symptoms may be eligible for disability benefits from Social Security.According to the Mayo Clinic, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the immune system attacks the...
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) has finally issued some guidance for what will happen with scheduled Social Security Disability hearings considering the current pandemic. More specifically, SSA explained that beginning March 17, 2020 all hearings will NO...
The newest federal budget proposal, once again, takes aim at Social Security reform. Retirees, you generally don't have a lot to be concerned about -- although the agency has gradually been increasing the age at which you can retire with full benefits to reflect...
After sustaining a work injury, it's important to take the correct steps so that your rights to disability benefits are protected. One of these steps involves immediately reporting your work injury to your employer. Here's why this step is so important: Do you want to...
One of the main things that you need to present when asking for Social Security benefits for an illness is the medical records to prove that you do have that illness. This shows that you have seen medical professionals who have made an accurate diagnosis. You're not...
The Trump administration is considering a new rule that could dramatically impact eligibility for disability benefits. While the draft version of the rule hasn't been publicized, The Huffington Post reports that the rule would re-define full-time work as any job that...
The novel coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic has led to some drastic changes in day-to-day to life. But despite urgings from many leaders and medical professionals for people to stay home as much as possible, the Social Security Administration is still going forward with...
Even soldiers who never see combat and spend their entire careers on military bases may face some serious risks, including the development of fatal diseases. Reports have indicated that cancer rates are quite high for many vets, and they trace it back to dangerous...
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness. While it can occur in teens, many people aren't diagnosed with the disorder until they're in their 20s or 30s. By that time, they may have launched businesses, developed careers and even started families -- so the sudden...
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