Tick infestations have become rampant in recent years, and the effects of a tick bite can be debilitating. Ticks bites can cause a nasty bacterial infection called Lyme disease, which can manifest a number of complications. Sufferers of the disease can have remission periods and symptoms can be inconsistent; similarly, an infected person can also » Read More

The Social Security Administration aids those who demonstrate they are disabled by providing medical and other forms of evidence that are evaluated by Social Security representatives. There are specific evidentiary and procedural requirements for each type of impairment, all of which must be considered severe enough to prevent an individual from working for at least » Read More

In recent years, there has been a growing controversy over the costs associated with the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, the federally funded program that has provided financial relief for thousands of disabled workers across the country. In 2015, $143 billion was allocated to SSDI recipients, plus billions more for Medicare. Due to the » Read More

Social Security is federal program that provides financial benefits to those who are retired, people with disabilities, or surviving dependents of workers who have passed away. A percentage of an employee’s wages are deducted from each paycheck. It is put into a trust fund that qualified employees can access if and when they need it. Most » Read More

When an individual applies for Social Security disability benefits, there is no guarantee that the application will be approved. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a wide range of factors when reviewing an application, including the nature of the disability, the applicant’s age, their past work experience, and education. One issue that is a red » Read More

No one expects to suffer a disabling injury that prevents them from being able to continue to work. In addition to the physical repercussions, there are the financial implications of being out of work for an extended period of time. While you cannot prepare for the injury itself, there are steps you can take to » Read More

If you have been diagnosed with a rare disease or disorder, chances are you have had to cope with a lot of uncertainty, frustration, and fear over how the condition is going to affect your life, both in the short- and long-term. If the disorder compromises your ability to work, and you are unable to » Read More

Anyone who has ever suffered from chronic back pain knows that it can be quite debilitating, especially when the pain is severe. When the pain is so bad that it prevents a person from being able to work, he or she may consider filing a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance. For those that qualify, » Read More

In today’s economy, many people struggle every day to put food on the table and pay for basic living expenses. For people who live on a fixed income, this can be particularly difficult, especially if the amount they bring in never seems to be enough. Individuals who are living on disability benefits are all too » Read More

Losing a spouse, whether from an illness, an accident, or any other cause can be devastating. If you suffer from a disability, the loss can have serious financial consequences in addition to the emotional heartache of losing a partner. You may have questions and concerns about how you are going to survive financially without your » Read More