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 »
Navigating any system that involves government agencies can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially when it comes to seeking financial benefits. Federal benefit programs are intended to help eligible people, but accessing these benefits isn’t something that is made easy. For example, if you or a loved one is disabled and has never been able to … Read More »
Men and women in the United States military put their lives in danger all of the time. Whether at home or on a foreign battle field, military jobs often have high risks of injuries and accidents. These jobs put people in harm’s way, time and time again. While many people are never hurt in the … Read More »
In order to qualify for Supplemental Security Income, disabled individuals must have limited resources and limited income. In a recent blog post, this blog explained what was meant by limited resources. In order to have limited resources, a disabled individual cannot have more than $2,000 in resources and a couple cannot have more than $3,000 … Read More »
Tennessee residents spend a great deal of time at work. Every week day, many people head to work in order to provide for themselves and for their families. While many people will return safely to their homes each evening, workplace accidents do occur. In these accidents, workers can suffer a wide array of injuries. Some … Read More »
As the clock ticks, Knoxville employees glance at it to see how much time remains in their work days. For those who are prevented by disability from working, the clock often has a different meaning. It can be marking the time passing as a person waits for an appeals hearing before an administrative judge with … Read More »