One of the mainstays of obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is to prove that Tennesseans have a disability. Although, it may seem obvious to one that has a disability, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a strict definition of what constitutes a disability. When preparing an application for SSD benefits, it is important to … Read More »
When a person in Knoxville, or elsewhere in the country, suffers a head injury, the first emergency personnel to reach the scene of the injury will take immediate steps to stop bleeding and prevent further trauma to the brain while the person is taken to the hospital. However, this process is not without its problems. … Read More »
Combat situations can be very damaging mentally for service members. One mental illness that can plague a service member after they return from war is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It’s an equal opportunity disorder affecting individuals across the nation. Sometimes, the symptoms of PTSD manifest themselves as soon as the veteran returns to civilian … Read More »
Any person who has ever suffered from depression knows that it can affect every single aspect of life, from jobs and personal relationships to health and well-being. For some, depression is something people experience in conjunction with other serious illnesses or injuries; for others depression by itself can prove to be disabling. In either case, … Read More »
Unfortunately, many people in Knoxville who apply for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits will have their initial application denied. If this is the case, they do have the right to appeal the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) decision. The first level of review is reconsideration, where a person who was not involved in the initial decision … Read More »
It is understandable that no one receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits wants the benefits to end, especially if they still feel they are needed. But, there are a number of reasons why the Social Security Administration (SSA) will determine that an individual is no longer qualified to receive benefits. As touched on in a … Read More »
Sufferers of certain illnesses can find it very upsetting when people downplay or misinterpret their condition. For instance, if you are a person who has long struggled with debilitating migraine headaches, it can be very frustrating when people refer to all headaches as migraines or make the assumption that they are just bad headaches that … Read More »
Seizure disorders can be incredibly frightening both for those in Tennessee who suffer from them and those who witness them. One type of seizure disorder is epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disease of the brain, in which an individual suffers from seizures that are unprovoked and recurring. There are a number of types of symptoms … Read More »
Once a person in the U.S. has fought the hard-won battle and received Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, they may believe that is the end of the story. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will review a recipient’s case periodically to ensure that person still qualifies for benefits. How often a review will take place … Read More »
As some Tennessee residents may have experienced, the nation’s Social Security disability system is in a crisis situation, particularly with regards to the backlog of those who are awaiting a hearing decision. Over 1 million individuals are still waiting for a hearing decision. Some of them have been waiting more than 17 months for such … Read More »