Any person who has ever suffered from depression knows that it can affect every single aspect of life, from jobs and personal relationships to health and well-being. For some, depression is something people experience in conjunction with other serious illnesses or injuries; for others depression by itself can prove to be disabling. In either case, … Read More »
Unfortunately, many people in Knoxville who apply for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits will have their initial application denied. If this is the case, they do have the right to appeal the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) decision. The first level of review is reconsideration, where a person who was not involved in the initial decision … Read More »
It is understandable that no one receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits wants the benefits to end, especially if they still feel they are needed. But, there are a number of reasons why the Social Security Administration (SSA) will determine that an individual is no longer qualified to receive benefits. As touched on in a … Read More »
Sufferers of certain illnesses can find it very upsetting when people downplay or misinterpret their condition. For instance, if you are a person who has long struggled with debilitating migraine headaches, it can be very frustrating when people refer to all headaches as migraines or make the assumption that they are just bad headaches that … Read More »
Seizure disorders can be incredibly frightening both for those in Tennessee who suffer from them and those who witness them. One type of seizure disorder is epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disease of the brain, in which an individual suffers from seizures that are unprovoked and recurring. There are a number of types of symptoms … Read More »
Once a person in the U.S. has fought the hard-won battle and received Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, they may believe that is the end of the story. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will review a recipient’s case periodically to ensure that person still qualifies for benefits. How often a review will take place … Read More »
As some Tennessee residents may have experienced, the nation’s Social Security disability system is in a crisis situation, particularly with regards to the backlog of those who are awaiting a hearing decision. Over 1 million individuals are still waiting for a hearing decision. Some of them have been waiting more than 17 months for such … Read More »
Healthy, young workers in Knoxville may not anticipate needing Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. In fact, they may feel like, if they ever need Social Security Disability benefits, it will not be until they are very old, if they ever need them at all. However, the idea that young people are not in need of … Read More »
The Social Security Administration maintains a listing of conditions that may qualify for disability benefits. In theory, any enumerated physical or mental impairment should present an equal chance of obtaining Social Security disability insurance or Supplemental Security Income payments. Yet the process — and odds of success — may vary quite a bit, depending on … Read More »
One of the most catastrophic injuries a person can suffer is a spinal cord injury that leaves them paralyzed. Being paralyzed from the waist, chest or neck down can dramatically change the types of things a person can and cannot do. Over the years, however, companies and researchers have been looking for ways to improve … Read More »