Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
The hearing is understandably the most stressful part of the disability application process for many people.It's common to feel anxious about having to discuss medical issues in front of strangers. Many claimants dislike having to explain to someone why they should...
War injuries can change you forever. The physical loss of a limb could make it impossible for you to work, for instance. A traumatic brain injury could change your personality. The post-traumatic stress you feel could stress you out and lead to issues with anger,...
Everyone struggles with anxiety from time to time. However, some people experience anxiety so severe that it effectively cripples their ability to function normally or hold down a job.If you have a problem with chronic anxiety, you may qualify for Social Security...
Individuals who are unable to work because of physical or mental disabilities or prolonged illness face significant money hardships for obvious reasons. They are unable to work and unable to earn a living, but have not yet received any disability benefits. The current...
While predictions are usually not 100% accurate, it's important to note that the veteran population is declining, and it is predicted to keep doing so through at least 2037.That prediction comes from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which looked at the numbers...
After you have applied for disability benefits, your claim will be reviewed by the Disability Determination Services office in your state. An examiner will be assigned to your file. The examiner and a doctor will review the medical evidence in your case and the claims...
When you get a cancer diagnosis, it definitely changes your life. It's frightening, it requires extensive treatment and it makes you think hard about what life has in store for you.But is it a disability? Does it change your life as drastically as a brain injury or a...
Traumatic brain injuries are a serious concern for veterans who have seen combat. These injuries may be enough to end a military career, and they can even have a permanent impact on that person's life after they get out. It's important to understand how they happen...
Try though we might, some strong disability cases just do not get approved when they go in front of an administrative law judge for a hearing.There could be an issue with contradictory evidence, testimony from the claimant or a Social Security expert, or a judge...
In a case closely watched by disability attorneys, the Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that vocational experts testifying at disability hearings do not have to turn over data related to their testimony.Disability hearings usually conclude with the...
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