There are many Tennessee residents above 50 years of age who are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits but are wary of applying because of the stringent approval procedure. Contrary to popular perception, applicants for SSD benefits above 50 years of age can expect to go through a less stringent procedure for approval compared to … Read More »
Life can be dangerous and people can get hurt. No matter if people are at work, at home, traveling or simply out having fun, an accident can happen at any moment. In these accidents people can suffer serious injuries that affect their day-to-day lives. These injuries can take weeks, months, or years to heal. They … Read More »
When a person is sick or injured and unable to work, the person can suffer from a lot of financial uncertainty. While the person is trying to recover, it may become clear that the person won’t be able to work. Without income the person could struggle to meet the person’s most basic needs. In these … Read More »
Earlier this week on Veterans Day, people all over Tennessee took some time to honor our veterans by posting messages on Facebook, volunteering to help a veteran and thanking those who served our country. Sadly, this outpouring of support and gratitude isn’t something people offer every day and many of the issues and obstacles veterans … Read More »
One of the most sensitive and vulnerable parts of our body is the eye. It can easily be damaged, and this damage can be so extensive that a person actually loses sight in the injured eye. This can significantly change a person’s life and prove to be disabling. This is important to keep in mind … Read More »
After serving in our nation’s military, many Tennessee veterans retire to civilian life. For some, they go on to have successful civilian career. They may look fondly on their time in the military, but never need additional support. However, other veterans are not as lucky. In many cases, they leave the military with severe physical … Read More »
Even though millions of people across the United States — including in Tennessee — rely on Social Security Disability Income, the program is going broke. The problem is not new. For years, Congress and other officials have known that SSDI lacks proper funding to operate at its current capacity forever. In fact, experts say that … Read More »
In a recent blog post, this blog highlighted the ABLE act. In that post, we explained that Congress had passed the ABLE act as a way for certain people to avoid the resource limitation restrictions put in place by the Social Security Administration for eligibility for SSI. Under the ABLE act, people will be able … Read More »
Money can be the source of great stress for people who are unable to work. Without an income, people can struggle enormously to take care of themselves and their families. When an injury or disability is the reason for not being able to work, the situation can be even more overwhelming. That is why it … Read More »
The men and women of the United States armed forces spend their careers doing difficult and taxing work. Not only does a career in the military require physical strength, but mental and emotional strength as well. This is particularly true for those who have served in battle. Sadly, many of America’s veterans do not receive … Read More »