Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
If you're struggling with memory loss, it could be from aging, a disease or an injury. There are many potential conditions that lead to both and memory loss, which could represent a disability. If you've become concerned about the issues you've noticed, or if a loved...
The current national wait time from disability application until hearing before an administrative law judge is still around a year and a half.As long as the wait is for a hearing, sometimes claimants get even worse news just before they finally go in front of a judge:...
April 15, the deadline to file taxes in 2019, is fast approaching.And as usual, that means one of the most common questions I'm getting from clients is whether they'll have to pay taxes on their disability benefits.The good news is that no, generally, you do not have...
A federal Court of Appeals panel voted in late January that "Blue Water Navy" Vietnam veterans qualify to receive disability benefits for any illnesses they've developed from their exposure to Agent Orange, a toxic chemical herbicide. One analyst notes that this...
When they're deployed, members of the military may wish for the day when they can head home to a life that is simple and safe compared to serving in a combat zone. When they finally do get to return to the United States, though, it's not always as easy as you'd...
Many claims for Social Security Disability benefits are denied at the initial application. While some individuals simply reapply for benefits by filing a new claim, your chances of winning are statistically greater if you continue with your original claim and appeal...
Even if Social Security Administration finds that you are disabled, they may deny a claim over evidence of failure to follow a medical provider's prescribed treatment under SSR 18-3p. Typically, this evidence consists of medical records where your providers note...
According to the Mayo Clinic, peripheral neuropathy is the result of damage to the peripheral nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet, but can affect other areas of the body as well. People with peripheral neuropathy generally...
With most physically disabling conditions, pain is an unfortunate side effect that adds greatly to the suffering and hardship of the affected individual. In your claim for disability benefits, there are regulations that govern how your pain symptoms are to be...
Filing for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a challenging process for many, especially those who have never had to file in the past. It's important that you complete the application correctly the first time,...
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