Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
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....
Hearing damage often cannot be reversed. Those who suffer from it may have tools they can use to cope, such as hearing aids, but the actual ability to hear at the previous level may not return, even with time.This is one of the challenges faced by veterans who return...
You have struggled with asthma all your life, but it has become worse in recent years. It's now so bad that you cannot work in your chosen profession. Does this condition count as a disability?Yes, it certainly can. Even though you may have times when the condition...
According to the Mayo Clinic, trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Mild stimulation to the face, such as brushing your teeth or putting on make-up may trigger a jolt...
Although some applications for disability are approved based on their initial application and medical records, most individuals who are approved for benefits will ultimately need to appear before an Administrative Law Judge. The Administrative Law Judge that hears...
Most people do not frequently have nightmares. When looking at the public as a whole, for instance, those who complain about the influence of nightmares on their lives make up just about 5% of the total population. In another study, it came in at 3%. No matter how you...
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