Memorial Day will be here in less than a month, and for most people in Knoxville it simply means a day off of work, parades, picnics or barbecues and the official kickoff to summer. However, it is important to remember the true meaning of the holiday: remembering those who have died in service to our … Read More »
As discussed in previous posts on this blog, it is not unusual for a Social Security disability applicant’s initial claim for benefits to be rejected at first. In fact, according to one report, only approximately 36 percent of claims were approved between 2004 and 2013. The following are some tips for residents of Tennessee on … Read More »
Filing for disability benefits can be an enormously frustrating experience for any Knoxville resident. Not only is it confusing and tedious to collect all the pertinent information you will need to include with your application, but you may very well have to wait several weeks, months or even longer to collect benefits if your application … Read More »
Unfortunately, many times an individual’s application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is initially denied. However, an applicant can appeal that decision. One step in the appeals process is having a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). It is very important for applicants in Tennessee to be as prepared as possible for such a … Read More »
While some disabilities strike when a person in Knoxville is still relatively young, with our nation’s ever-increasing age spans, many find that they are older when they are struck be a disabling condition (and in need of disability benefits). What they may not know, however, is that the disability benefits application of a person who … Read More »
A disability can cause a person to have a wide range of medical needs. Consequently, disabled individuals can find themselves with a lot of medical bills. Also, for many disabled individuals, facing high medical bills is not just a one-time thing, but an ongoing issue. Daunting medical bills can lead to financial difficulties. A recent … Read More »
Government benefits are crucial to the lives of people all across Tennessee. They can make the difference between being able to pay for basic living essentials and suffering through life without them. Considering how vital they can be to your well-being and the well-being of your loved ones, it is important to use all the … Read More »
As some sufferers in the U.S. may know, fibromyalgia is an illness that can completely debilitate a person. It can cause widespread pain across a person’s body, manifesting itself as an ongoing dull ache that can persist for three months or more. The pain occurs all over a person’s body — on all sides of … Read More »
Service men and women from Knoxville and all over the U.S. give their all to their missions, and in doing so, some end up suffering from a disabling condition. Their bravery should be honored, and one way we do that is to allow them to apply for government benefits, including Veterans Administration (VA) benefits and … Read More »
When a person is disabled, every dollar and every day counts when it comes to getting help. This is no different whether a person was born with a disabling condition or suffers one later in life. However, the timing of a severe injury or illness will affect the type of support you may be eligible … Read More »