A serious injury or illness doesn't just affect the person with the condition; it also affects that person's spouse, children and other immediate family members who share a home with or depend on that person.There are physical, emotional and financial adjustments that...
Month: April 2015
Questions the SSA may ask to determine limitations of an injury
There are injuries that would seem to obviously make it all but impossible for a person to continue working. Injuries like an amputation, spinal cord injury or brain trauma can completely change a person's ability to perform several functions of a job. In these cases,...
Study: Are men or women more likely to suffer from PTSD?
When people talk about being stressed out, it is often in the context of a temporarily difficult situation. Maybe they are overworked or struggling with finances. But when stress is persistent or extreme, it can take an enormous and devastating toll on sufferers....
Are there reporting requirements after my SSD claim is approved?
Waiting for the Social Security Administration to approve your claim for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance program can be stressful. It is a big relief when you finally learn that you will receive the benefits you need. Like any other government...
Can you do anything to avoid delays with your SSDI application?
It is no secret that the Social Security system is greatly flawed in regards to disability benefits. People are commonly faced with obstacles at just about every step of the process, and it can be overwhelmingly frustrating.As early as the application process, people...