When people apply for Social Security Disability benefits following an injury or illness, the Social Security Administration will need evidence that the person has really been disabled. In order to meet the strict definition of a disability, which this blog discussed in a previous post, set by the SSA, extensive evidence is required. Without this … Read More »
Workers who suffer a disabling injury that prevents them from working can be devastated with how their lives can change seemingly in the blink of an eye. In many cases, a person goes from being a self-sufficient, wage-earning member of the family to being unable to work and reliant on Social Security benefits. Under these … Read More »
In a recent blog post, we explained that there are several different appeal options when someone has been denied Social Security Disability Benefits. As the post explained, these appeals options include reconsideration, an Administrative Law Judge hearing, the Appeals Council and the Federal Court. By working their way through these processes, people who have been … Read More »
This time of year can be particularly hectic for folks across Tennessee. There are holiday shopping trips to do, winter vacations to plan and family gatherings to attend. The last thing anyone needs at this time is to suffer a serious injury. Not only can an injury be physically devastating, being hurt can also make … Read More »
Many people would agree that having too much money is not something military veterans are typically worried about. In fact, most veterans and their families struggle enormously to make ends meet thanks in large part to the expense and extent of injuries and illnesses suffered during active duty. And those who do receive benefits from … Read More »
Social Security Disability benefits are important for many Tennessee residents. These payments become essential to their survival following an accident or injury that leaves them completely disabled. While these payments are extremely important, the Social Security Administration is still very particular about who can receive SSDI benefits. Even when people have spent their entire working … Read More »
Getting a college degree is something that people all across Tennessee strive to do. Unfortunately, in order to pay for an advanced education, people often take out significant student loans with the intention to pay them back as soon as they get a job. However, getting a job that pays enough to cover living expenses … Read More »
When you or a loved one is suffering from a disabling physical or mental condition, it can be difficult to ask for help at first. Dealing with a serious condition can require considerable adjustments and challenges to your daily life, and many people would rather try and figure things out themselves. At a certain point, … Read More »
People who collect Supplemental Security Income benefits are typically in a situation where they are severely disabled or too young to manage their own finances. This can present a number of challenges: people can misuse funds, lose their money or become vulnerable to financial abuse by others. In order to counteract these and other potential … Read More »
Last month, we wrote a blog post about the devastating effects of a severe brain injury. One such result of a traumatic brain injury could be memory loss. At a minimum, memory loss can be confusing and frustrating but if a person experiences significant memory loss or conditions like anterograde amnesia, that person’s life can … Read More »