Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
One issue that often confuses clients is that the program known as "disability" is really made up two different programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).SSDI is available to workers who have made enough money to pay...
It can be difficult to get your disability application approved if you're claiming you can no longer work due to fibromyalgia, a condition with no known cause, that can be extremely difficult to treat.The problem is that when reviewing applications, the Social...
Anyone who has paid enough taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) has a right to file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. Even without coverage under Title II, an individual who is disabled may...
I recently met a correctional physician, who had a tattoo of the Eighth Amendment on his arm. Why? Because the incarcerated are the only population guaranteed access to healthcare under the Constitution. The tattoo serves as a daily reminder of the difficulties facing...
Anyone who has lived with loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer knows just how devastating the disease can be and how difficult it can be for someone suffering from cancer to support themselves. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes cancer as a...
The new year is right around the corner, and with it comes several changes to the law when it comes to qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The first change to SSDI is a slight increase in how much you have...
The first step in proving disability under the Social Security Act involves a showing that the claimant has not been engaging in substantial work activity. While unable to work, many applicants are consequently without income, and face difficult decisions on which...
Accurate documentation of a claimant's work history is essential to determine disability coverage, primary insurance amount, and overall eligibility under the Social Security Act. An earning query has been one method employed by adjudicators to resolve inconsistencies...
There's a famous episode of The Simpsons (many would say the best episode) where Homer automatically gets on disability when he reaches 300 pounds.In real life, Social Security disability doesn't work like that, but obesity is still considered in disability...
Being sent on missions and heading out for military work can be hard on the body. Physical and mental ailments aren't uncommon, particularly in cases where soldiers go into combat. Between risky missions and combat-related situations, there are many reasons for those...
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