Anyone who has ever applied for Social Security disability benefits knows the process can take a long time to complete. Backlogs, bureaucracy, pulling medical records, and more seem to take forever. Fortunately, there is hope
If you’re unable to work due to a medical condition, you may qualify for disability through the Social Security Administration. Disability benefits provide a crucial line of support to many individuals and their families. But
Those who are receiving Social Security disability benefits typically are unable to work. But the Social Security Administration recognizes that many of these recipients want to obtain employment. It is for this reason that the
Approximately 1.1 million Americans live with HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2018, there were about 6,000 AIDS-related deaths in the U.S. As the HIV/AIDS epidemic continues, many individuals find
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider several factors in evaluating your claim for disability benefits. One of them is the skill level involved with your previous employment. So you might be wondering how your
Social security phone scam falsely identifies ‘suspended’ accounts. Local police issued warnings throughout St. Tammany and Terrebonne residents Monday about a recent phone scam targeting Social Security numbers. According to WWLTV, the typical victim would
If you or a loved one has been exposed to a toxic level of beryllium and developed Chronic Beryllium Disease, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. You should seek guidance from experienced
The Social Security Administration manages two programs that provide benefits to the blind and disabled. These are the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. If you’re a potential beneficiary, you
There are lots of reasons why you may need to change or correct your name on your social security card. You may have gotten married or divorced. Perhaps you changed your last name legally and
For New Orleans and Louisiana citizens, getting a cancer diagnosis can be shocking and devastating for the patient and the patient’s family. Cancer-related illnesses are the second-most common cause of death after heart-related ailments. How
In brief, the answer is “yes,” you can receive both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time. However, there is an offset that reduces your SSDI payments so
In early August 2018, a long-awaited jury trial concluded with a verdict against the Monsanto corporation regarding the possible dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide made for many years by Monsanto. Then,
