Category: Social Security Disability

The Department of Veterans Affairs has increased virtual services available to Veterans online as it closes offices and curtails in-person services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Veterans who have not needed services recently may have missed the closing of all 56…

Many of our most seriously injured workers’ compensation clients also end up applying for Social Security disability benefits because their permanent physical restrictions from their injuries (combined with a host of other factors) are such that no reasonably stable job…

While Social Security disability programs pay benefits to people who are unable to perform their jobs because of a serious physical or mental impairment, the Social Security Administration considers it a priority to support the efforts of disabled individuals who want…

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been in the news a lot lately, and not in a good way. A new law revamping the department and the way it delivers health care to our nation’s veterans seeks to put…

If you have filed for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or made a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim, it’s important to keep tabs on the status of your application. Paperwork can get lost and miscommunication may allow your claim…

You face many challenges when you have a disability. You may have to alter how you go about your daily life and deal with limitations that you’ve never experienced before. However, you can overcome obstacles by making adjustments and requesting…

If you have a serious impairment that is expected to prevent you from working for at least 12 months, you could be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. In addition, you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes long…

It’s easy to be confused by Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) because both governmental programs provide benefits to qualifying individuals. They have names that sound similar. But there are important differences between these federal services….

Going through the Social Security Disability process can be a nerve-wracking experience. But being well prepared for initial hearings and appeals can relieve some of the anxiety and help people obtain a positive outcome. The following are useful tips to…

Ingesting certain foods can be risky for people with severe food allergies. Foods such as eggs, nuts or shellfish can send them to the hospital within minutes of exposure. Researchers believe up to 15 million Americans live with serious food…