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 »
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month and Social Security statistics show that one in four working adults will be become disabled prior to retirement. Statistics show that it is illnesses, and not accident injuries, that lead to most disabilities. The costs of medical expenses and long-term care can be extremely stressful. The average daily cost … Read More »
When an application for Social Security disability benefits is denied, the applicant has the right to appeal the denial by requesting a hearing before a judge. Tennessee readers may have seen a recent news report about a backlog of Social Security disability appeals. The backlog has led to a significant increase in the time an … Read More »
Sadly, veterans sometimes become disabled during the course of their service to our country. There are government programs aimed at helping veterans that this happens to. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides disability benefits to veterans. Also, depending on the effects of their disability, a veteran may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Given the … Read More »
Dealing with the life changes and health effects of a disability can be difficult even under the best of circumstances. Economic difficulties can make it even more challenging. Unfortunately, as a recent government report indicates, many sufferers of disabilities are in a tough financial situation. The report was from the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions … Read More »
Dealing with a disability or a condition that prevents you from working and providing for yourself is stressful. You might know that there are options available for benefits or aid, but do not know how to access it or even begin looking for answers. If you have limited income and resources and suffer from a … Read More »
Our country’s service members make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and freedom across the globe. Since these brave men and women put their own lives on the line for others, they should be taken care of when they are injured in their line of duty. Though the Social Security disability system promises to … Read More »