When a person in Knoxville suffers a disability, it can affect their entire life including their ability to care for themselves, live independently and hold down a job. A person who has been unable to work in their full capacity or unable to work at all may want to seek unemployment benefits. However, can they … Read More »
As Benjamin Franklin once famously noted, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Of course, working Americans pay state and federal taxes automatically through payroll deductions. Part of these taxes go towards funding the Social Security system. Therefore, individuals across the U.S. may assume that, should they need Social Security Disability … Read More »
The Social Security Administration (SSA) compiles a list of disorders that are considered to be sufficiently severe to keep a person from engaging in any gainful activity, which is an important factor in determining whether a person qualifies for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. Knoxville and all U.S. residents may be interested that effective September … Read More »
If you are struggling with a serious injury or illness, you can benefit from all the help you can get. This includes medical care, physical assistance and emotional support as you cope with your condition. However, you should also remember that financial help can also be critical. In the event that you are coping with … Read More »
Memorial Day will be here in less than a month, and for most people in Knoxville it simply means a day off of work, parades, picnics or barbecues and the official kickoff to summer. However, it is important to remember the true meaning of the holiday: remembering those who have died in service to our … Read More »
As discussed in previous posts on this blog, it is not unusual for a Social Security disability applicant’s initial claim for benefits to be rejected at first. In fact, according to one report, only approximately 36 percent of claims were approved between 2004 and 2013. The following are some tips for residents of Tennessee on … Read More »
Filing for disability benefits can be an enormously frustrating experience for any Knoxville resident. Not only is it confusing and tedious to collect all the pertinent information you will need to include with your application, but you may very well have to wait several weeks, months or even longer to collect benefits if your application … Read More »
Unfortunately, many times an individual’s application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is initially denied. However, an applicant can appeal that decision. One step in the appeals process is having a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). It is very important for applicants in Tennessee to be as prepared as possible for such a … Read More »
While some disabilities strike when a person in Knoxville is still relatively young, with our nation’s ever-increasing age spans, many find that they are older when they are struck be a disabling condition (and in need of disability benefits). What they may not know, however, is that the disability benefits application of a person who … Read More »
A disability can cause a person to have a wide range of medical needs. Consequently, disabled individuals can find themselves with a lot of medical bills. Also, for many disabled individuals, facing high medical bills is not just a one-time thing, but an ongoing issue. Daunting medical bills can lead to financial difficulties. A recent … Read More »