Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most common question clients ask me is how soon they'll get a decision following a hearing. Unfortunately, the best answer I can offer is "It depends." Most Social Security offices are severely backlogged with claims. On average, it takes...
There is no question that it's difficult to take care of patients. Nurses in particular have long been known to suffer from serious injuries as a result of the activities they perform each day. Fortunately, there are changes happening that can help.If you've ever...
Workplace accidents result in many of the injuries people deal with today. In fact, a great proportion of disabilities in the United States are a result of workplace accidents or an individual's work. Workers who are injured on the job know that they can seek out...
The right to privacy refers to the concept that personal information should be protected from public scrutiny. While not explicitly stated in the Constitution, the Fourth Amendment alludes to individual privacy rights in granting the people's right "to be secure in...
Obtaining disability benefits is only half the battle for many clients.Even after a claim has been approved, there's still the matter of paying for doctor's visits, prescriptions, and other health care needs.Thankfully, Medicare covers those who receive Social...
Everyone copes with stress in their lives, but not everyone must deal with a disabling impairment. According to a 2010 survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a disability (Americans with Disabilities, 2010). More than half of the...
Veterans are entitled to a number of benefits by law in the United States, but they must meet the qualifications. One of the primary qualifications is that the service member must not have been discharged from the military dishonorably.Now, a new proposal would help...
After being involved in a war, it's understandable and expected that a veteran may have health issues. Veterans have unique health needs that must be met. Disability benefits are just one potential way for them to get the medical care and income they need while they...
When you first file for disability benefits, you will need to choose an alleged onset date.Typically, this is the date that you stopped working due to a medical condition. If the Social Security Administration issues a favorable decision in your case, your back...
Whether you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), benefits are paid out monthly, and you may be entitled to a substantial amount of back pay based your application date and the date you are found to be disabled....
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