Child autism can vary quite a bit in severity. Determining how severe a child’s autism is as early as possible can be quite important, as it can help a child promptly get the therapies best suited for their particular situation. Unfortunately, there are currently challenges when it comes to making early identifications of the severity … Read More »
Many things can limit the ways in which medical conditions can be studied by researchers. One is lack of the technological capabilities necessary to perform certain types of studies. Thus, new technological developments can sometimes open up new ways to study a condition. Such an opening up is something that researchers at Stanford University hope … Read More »
Many members of the Armed Forces place themselves at particular risk of harm nearly every day in service to their country. As a result, many of them suffer long-term harm and disability from war-related injuries or other service-related injuries. Fortunately, veterans qualify for a range of benefits, such as Social Security disability, that compensate them … Read More »
The focus of our Knoxville Social Security disability law blog is on providing information to disabled individuals about the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs and the benefits of having an attorney to help navigate the complex processes. Determining whether or not someone is disabled is a process in-and-of itself. How exactly … Read More »
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 »