When thinking about disabilities, it’s unlikely that allergic contact dermatitis will come to mind. However, skin conditions might affect every aspect of a person’s life. Depending on their job, they may find it difficult or impossible to perform their job duties as expected. In this article, we will look at one common skin condition and…
DetailsJesse could no longer work and wanted to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). His chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had worsened to the point where he had to admit he could no longer work. But he still wondered, “How does Social Security know whether I’m disabled or not?” Frankly,…
DetailsAt age 52, Harry found himself unable to work because of debilitating arthritis. Sally’s son, Liam, was born with congenital birth defects. She finds it difficult to pay monthly expenses and cover his medical bills. Louis is semi-retired at age 65. He can still work a little, but not enough to support himself and his…
DetailsSometimes 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,…
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