There is no doubt that having a disabling injury or illness can complicate a person’s daily life. Thankfully, there are medical, psychological and financial resources available to help people adjust to and remedy these complications. For instance, disability benefits are available to help alleviate the financial strain of being unable to work to due to disability. … Read More »
Migraine sufferers in Knoxville know that a migraine attack can be extremely crippling, causing them to be unable to do anything by lie in a dark quiet room and wait for the attack to pass, which in severe cases could take days. However, new research reveals that there may be a link between another debilitating … Read More »
Service members across the U.S. in active combat often suffer from head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These injuries can be life-threatening, and often require immediate care. Such care may include certain types of medications or surgical procedures. When it comes to medications, there are certain ones that may help those with a TBI. … Read More »
When a person in Knoxville suffers a disability, it can affect their entire life including their ability to care for themselves, live independently and hold down a job. A person who has been unable to work in their full capacity or unable to work at all may want to seek unemployment benefits. However, can they … Read More »
As Benjamin Franklin once famously noted, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Of course, working Americans pay state and federal taxes automatically through payroll deductions. Part of these taxes go towards funding the Social Security system. Therefore, individuals across the U.S. may assume that, should they need Social Security Disability … Read More »
The Social Security Administration (SSA) compiles a list of disorders that are considered to be sufficiently severe to keep a person from engaging in any gainful activity, which is an important factor in determining whether a person qualifies for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. Knoxville and all U.S. residents may be interested that effective September … Read More »
If you are struggling with a serious injury or illness, you can benefit from all the help you can get. This includes medical care, physical assistance and emotional support as you cope with your condition. However, you should also remember that financial help can also be critical. In the event that you are coping with … Read More »
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 »