Sometimes you have specific questions to ask a disability lawyer. You need answers from someone who knows! For example, your doctor may mention the term ‘light duty work’ to you. This term might seem challenging to define, especially if you are receiving disability benefits. Being cleared for ‘light duty work’ is an important distinction that…
DetailsThe coronavirus pandemic affected every part of society. For many, the financial damage was immediate and harsh. The CARES Act, signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020, provided almost immediately and direct financial support in the form of economic impact payments. Some confusion occurred, especially for people who wondered if they could get economic…
DetailsLauren really tried to go to her business analyst job every day. However, complications from her eating disorder made it more and more challenging to handle her daily activities. She finally stopped working because of her weakened physical and mental health. A friend told her to talk to a disability lawyer about getting disability benefits…
DetailsRealizing you can no longer work because of a disability is stressful. Government benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can provide financial support, but first, you have to complete your SSDI application. Then, you have to wait for the Social Security Administration (Social Security) to process your application. Along the way, Social Security may…
DetailsLuisa was relieved to learn her application for disability benefits had finally been approved. Because she was unable to work, she looked forward to receiving monthly payments that would help support. Then she learned that she might be receiving retroactive benefits and back payments. To Luisa, they sounded like the same thing – payments for…
DetailsIf you have tried to apply for disability benefits, you may have heard the term ‘work credits.’ It’s even possible that you or someone you know was denied benefits because of work credits. Like many other government rules and regulations, the rules about qualifying for disability benefits can be very confusing. We hope the following…
DetailsThe COVID-19 public health emergency may cause you to wonder about whether infectious diseases can be disabilities? It’s truly a tough question to answer. However, that is the topic we will explore in this article. What is an infectious disease? According to the Mayo Clinic, infectious diseases are caused by organisms like “bacteria, viruses, fungi,…
DetailsSome days, Stephanie found it difficult to get up, get dressed, and get to work. Physically, she hurt all over, but it was the mental demands of dealing with the outside world that restricted her activities the most. She and her doctors tried therapy and medicine, but nothing consistently worked. Stephanie applied for Social Security…
DetailsWalt spent hours working on his application for disability benefits. Specifically, he was filling out the application and gathering documentation so he could get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, one particular form worried him – the Authorization to Disclosure Information to the Social Security Administration (SSA) (Form SSA-827). Although it is best to…
DetailsThe diagnosis was shocking. Sophie never expected to have breast cancer, especially since it had already spread to other parts of her body. Her chances of survival were small, and she would need intense treatment. However, Sophie was a fighter. As she started treatment, though, she had one more thing to worry about – she…
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