Healthy, young workers in Knoxville may not anticipate needing Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. In fact, they may feel like, if they ever need Social Security Disability benefits, it will not be until they are very old, if they ever need them at all. However, the idea that young people are not in need of … Read More »
The Social Security Administration maintains a listing of conditions that may qualify for disability benefits. In theory, any enumerated physical or mental impairment should present an equal chance of obtaining Social Security disability insurance or Supplemental Security Income payments. Yet the process — and odds of success — may vary quite a bit, depending on … Read More »
One of the most catastrophic injuries a person can suffer is a spinal cord injury that leaves them paralyzed. Being paralyzed from the waist, chest or neck down can dramatically change the types of things a person can and cannot do. Over the years, however, companies and researchers have been looking for ways to improve … Read More »
Some Knoxville residents suffer from cerebral palsy, and as a result, are wheelchair bound. They may receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits in the form of Disabled Adult Child payments. But, if they fall in love and get married, those benefits may be at jeopardy. Even worse, if one is nonetheless approved, they may find … Read More »
While some people in Knoxville who are blind may find they are able to work, they may not be able to earn enough income to fully support themselves. Moreover, others elsewhere in the U.S. who are blind may find that their condition prevents them from being gainfully employed altogether. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes … Read More »
If a person in Knoxville or anywhere else in the U.S. is injured or falls ill while on-the-job, he or she may initially apply for and receive workers’ compensation benefits. As time marches on, the person may still be unable to work and will continue to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, after a year or … Read More »
Mesothelioma is a fatal cancer that develops after a person in Knoxville has been exposed to asbestos. This often occurs in the workplace, particularly in the construction industry where a person is working on old houses or schools, but it can also take place in auto repair shops, shipyards and factories. It is estimated that … Read More »
A stroke, heart attack, cancer or any other debilitating illness can happen to just about anyone in Tennessee, often without warning. Unfortunately, these illnesses can permanently damage a person’s health. If a person was gainfully employed, but can no longer work due to such an illness, he or she may want to look into applying … Read More »
While scientists continue their efforts to find cures for the many types of cancers that afflict individuals in Tennessee, many individuals still suffer from cancer every year. While some will emerge from treatment strong having beat cancer into remission, others may find that their cancer affects them more harshly, stopping them from being able to … Read More »
In theory, all disabilities listed in the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book are equally eligible for disability benefits. However, a recent article illustrates that some disabilities may be harder to prove than others. When it comes to mental conditions that are less outwardly visible than physical impairments, a disability examiner may be more cautious about … Read More »