You have a disability. You applied for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, and you got them. However, you think you may be able to return to work. You're just not sure.You would like to work, but you don't want to throw away your benefits, work for a...
When an individual applies for Social Security Disability Benefits, all medical records during the relevant time period of disability must be requested and submitted. Along with mandatory medical records, an individual may request their treating doctor or health...
You served in the military. While doing so, you got exposed to Agent Orange. Now you have some form of respiratory cancer of the lung, larynx, bronchus or trachea. What do you have to prove to seek compensation?Nothing. Per the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, you...
Recipients of disability benefits are occasionally subjected to what are known as Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) to determine whether or not they are still disabled and entitled to disability benefits pursuant to the Social Security Act. These reviews are...
If you or someone you know is suffering from the debilitating effects of sickle cell anemia, there is a possibility of obtaining disability benefits.According to the Mayo Clinic, sickle cell anemia is part of a group of disorders known as sickle cell disease. It is an...
As 2020 began, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana.Could that affect your disability claim? Well, like many things in Social Security disability law, the answer is "it depends."First, it's important to remember that though...
In recent works, the Trump administration has received substantial valid criticism for a proposed rule that could end benefits for many older workers receiving disability benefits by requiring more regular disability reviews. However, an even stricter rule change that...
For years, your family has lived off of your spouse's income. Then, suddenly, that income ends. Your spouse suffers an injury or contracts an illness that leaves them disabled.What does this mean for your family? Naturally, your first thought is for your spouse and...
Do you have questions about Retirement, Survivors, & Disability Insurance (RSDI) that you just cannot seem to find the answers to? It can be a bit confusing. This is compounded by the fact that you know just how important those payments are. You want to get it...
Being injured at work can leave you feeling extremely overwhelmed. On top of trying to physically and emotionally recover, you may be trying to figure out how you’re going to get your medical bills paid for and financially recover from the time you’re put out of work....