I’d like to talk to you about a topic that comes up quite a bit in my social security disability practice here in Atlanta, and the issue has to do with part-time work. As you know, Social Security Disability is dealing with a lot of very, very long delays in the management and handling of ... Views: 2419
Many people who have pending Social Security Disability hearings have a few questions about the hearing and the actual hearing room. What does the hearing room look like? What do you need to expect? Who’s going to be there? How do you dress? I can answer these questions for you.
Social ... Views: 2021
If I am on workers’ comp, should I also apply for Social Security Disability?
This is a very good question, but can be a very complicated one. In many situations, if you have sustained significant work injuries that may be life-changing and/or that prevent you from returning to work, then it ... Views: 799
If you are on workers’ comp and are thinking about filing for social security disability, there are definitely circumstances in which you should not apply for social security at a particular time.
It all depends, of course, on the facts of your workers’ comp case, where you are in your case ... Views: 717
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder that's triggered by a traumatic event. Statistics regarding this illness indicate that approximately 7%-8% of people in the United States will likely develop PTSD in their lifetime, with a prevalence in combat veterans and rape ... Views: 1247
Lupus erythematosus, or as it is more commonly referred to, lupus, is a devastating disease that affects nearly 1.5 million Americans and five million people worldwide. While there are four different types of lupus, the most commonly diagnosed form of lupus is systemic lupus erythematosus. Here, ... Views: 769
Liver disease is a collective phrase which encompasses a whole host of different illnesses that affect the liver. Roughly 30,000 people in the United States alone die of some form of liver disease each year, with tens of thousands of people being actively treated for the disease(s). Considering ... Views: 759
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with "cardiovascular disease" - a term that generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked ... Views: 1016
In some people, depression can be so severe that it renders them unable to hold down a job. If that is the case, someone suffering from depression might have a legitimate claim for Social Security Disability. This article discusses the common disabling depression symptoms as well as how to apply ... Views: 885