One of the most common types of injuries that can keep people from working is a back injury. Our backs support our entire body and are crucial to our ability to perform daily tasks. People who suffer from back pain or have a spinal cord injury can find it extremely difficult or even impossible to … Read More »
In our last blog post, we explored a case of a woman who had successfully appealed her denied claim for disability benefits. Her application for disability benefits, as we discussed in that post, was originally denied because the Social Security Administration did not believe she had proved that her conditions were severe enough to qualify … Read More »
A disabling injury or illness can easily take over a person’s life. Every day can involve tasks specifically aimed at trying to cope with or adjust to a serious condition and there can be overwhelming frustration, fear and anxiety to also contend with. Because of this, it can be a challenge to focus on anything … Read More »
People who suffer from disabling conditions can face enormous obstacles in their daily lives. Whether the conditions bring pain, mobility limitations or uncomfortable symptoms, they can significantly disrupt a person’s life. In these situations, many people are unable to work which can further complicate matters if they cannot earn an income and care for themselves … Read More »
When people apply for Social Security disability benefits, they are typically doing so because they can no longer perform their current job responsibilities due to a physical or mental disability. However, the Social Security Administration doesn’t approve SSDI applications based solely on whether an applicant can do his or her current or most recent job. … Read More »
People typically have an easy time of understanding the seriousness of physical illnesses or injuries. We can see the effects of conditions like broken bones, spinal cord damage and even asthma. Illnesses like cancer and heart disease can also take a physical and noticeable toll on those suffering from them. When we can see an … Read More »
Time is often a critical factor when it comes to a disabling condition. Medical treatment, for example, is often more effective when it begins immediately. Many serious illnesses and injuries also typically require lengthy or indefinite courses of treatment that can leave people with little time to do anything else. Further, severe conditions can seriously … Read More »
When people apply for Social Security Disability benefits following an injury or illness, the Social Security Administration will need evidence that the person has really been disabled. In order to meet the strict definition of a disability, which this blog discussed in a previous post, set by the SSA, extensive evidence is required. Without this … Read More »
Workers who suffer a disabling injury that prevents them from working can be devastated with how their lives can change seemingly in the blink of an eye. In many cases, a person goes from being a self-sufficient, wage-earning member of the family to being unable to work and reliant on Social Security benefits. Under these … Read More »
In a recent blog post, we explained that there are several different appeal options when someone has been denied Social Security Disability Benefits. As the post explained, these appeals options include reconsideration, an Administrative Law Judge hearing, the Appeals Council and the Federal Court. By working their way through these processes, people who have been … Read More »