In the aftermath of active duty, veterans of the U.S. military struggle enormously with physical and mental health problems. Many veterans were exposed to combat and potentially toxic chemicals while in the service; others suffered serious injuries as a result of the training and physical exertion necessary to serve in the military. Hundreds of thousands of … Read More »
Veterans can struggle enormously to collect the disability benefits they are eligible to receive. Not only can it be a challenge to navigate the application system, but it can deceivingly difficult to even establish that a condition stems from military service. Further, calculating the compensation that a veteran is eligible to receive can be complicated, particularly … Read More »
Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that can make a person hear or see things that aren’t real and have considerable difficulty in thinking and/or speaking clearly. Because this condition can affect sufferers so severely, it is one of the many mental disorders that are often considered to be disabling by the Social Security Administration. … Read More »
It can be easy for people to assume that all they need to do to receive Social Security disability benefits is to fill out the application and wait. However, filling out the application isn’t as straightforward as you may think. There are many ways the information you include in or leave off your application can … Read More »
Tennessee residents may be aware of the Supplemental Security Income program, run by the Social Security Administration. The purpose of the SSI program is to provide financial benefits to those individuals who have limited or no income because of a disabling condition such as blindness, physical impairments, illnesses or old age. The money such people … Read More »
One of the most devastating injuries that a person can suffer is one that affects the brain. It is critical for anyone who experiences a blow to the head, serious fall or loss of consciousness to seek medical help right away. With emergency care, it can be possible to prevent an injury from getting worse. … Read More »
Brain injuries can be some of the most catastrophic and life-altering injuries a person can suffer. Depending on the extent of the damage done by an accident, fall or blow to the head, a person can experience a complete change or loss in memory, coordination, social function and cognitive skills if their brain is injured. … Read More »
Disability benefits are crucial to the millions of people who collect this money. However, as we have noted in previous blog posts, the process of securing these benefits to begin with can be frustrating, lengthy and complicated. Too many people make the mistake of thinking that they are tech-savvy enough or old enough to figure … Read More »
If you have suffered a serious illness or injury for which you have been collecting Social Security disability benefits, you can feel like getting back on your feet can be all but impossible. After all, even if your condition improves to a point where you can get back to work, doing so can seem daunting … Read More »
Serious workplace illnesses affect workers across Tennessee and their families. They also affect employers who can lose out on productivity and costs when a worker is unable to work. Because of this, it can be crucial for employees and employers alike to be aware of some of the most serious risks to a worker’s safety on … Read More »