After Tennessee residents suffer a disability and realize that they are unable to work, one of their first concerns is how they will pay their bills and cover their daily living expenses. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration provides disability benefits for people who have worked and paid into the system but subsequently suffer a disability … Read More »
Many people know that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) pays benefits to soldiers who were injured and suffer a disability as a result of their military service. People may not know about the connection between veterans and Social Security disability, however. One of the benefits veterans can receive through the Social Security program … Read More »
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently highlighted the important role that physical activity plays in our overall health. It is “the closest thing we have to a wonder drug,” said Director Tom Frieden. Without regular physical activity, individuals are more susceptible to cancer, heart disease, stroke or diabetes. Those with a disability … Read More »
Living with mental illness or an emotional disorder can make life difficult in many ways. For many people in Tennessee, a mental or emotional condition makes them unable to work. For these individuals, applying for Social Security disability benefits can help them obtain compensation for some of the income they have lost. The Social Security … Read More »
An early and accurate diagnosis can be very important for cancer sufferers. Having the cancer spotted early is one of the things that can help put a cancer sufferer in as strong of position as possible to fight the cancer. Thus, finding methods to help with the diagnosing of cancer is a remarkably important research … Read More »
Whether it is here for good or if it will run its course one day, social media has certainly made its mark. It has revolutionized the idea of communication, and carries with it both risks and benefits. In the legal arena, a lot of the focus is on the issues related to social media risks, … Read More »
Workers in Knoxville complete shift day after day, normally without issues. However, particularly in industrial jobs, there is an ever present danger that something could go wrong, causing an accident that may lead to injury. Sadly, just such an event took place very recently in North Knoxville. According to a report, the accident occurred at … Read More »
One of the lesser known financial assistance programs provided by the Social Security Administration is Supplement Security Income. SSI benefits are available to adults and children who are disabled if they meet the income requirements. In some cases, benefits may also be available to elderly individuals over the age of 65 as long as their … Read More »
Cancer is one of the most common illnesses that are diagnosed across the country. Ask anyone, and that individual either has been personally diagnosed or knows someone that was. It is the focus of million-dollar research projects often funded in part by donations from survivors and their families. The illness not only affects a large … Read More »
Having a significant disability can dramatically affect your ability to work and make a living. Although the Social Security Administration provides disability and retirement benefits for individuals who are no longer able to work due to a disability or advanced age, the receipt of those benefits is contingent upon having worked enough time and paid … Read More »