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What Does It Cost To Hire A Social Security Disability Lawyer?
If you’re facing health problems that stop you from working, it’s understandable to worry about finances. Without income from a job, uncertainty clouds your ability to support your family, put food on the table, keep your house and your car. The last thing you think you can afford is hiring a lawyer. But applying for
Disability Benefits for Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic muscle disease that can affect any muscle in your body. It can cause serious, irreversible damage, often causing limbs to curl inward. In addition to major muscle groups like your arms and legs, muscular dystrophy can also affect your heart, lungs, eyes and more. If you can no longer work
LTD Policy for Business Owners vs. Workers
You may have a great working relationship with your manager, but after suffering an injury that will keep you from working, you could quickly be at odds. This is because you may be eligible for long-term disability (LTD) benefits, and in many cases, these benefits are provided through your company’s insurer. But your interests will
How to Handle Long Waits for Social Security Disability
You could give the best years of your life to a single company, never wavering in your dedication and hard work, but if you suffer a disability you’re essentially on your own. Fortunately, you might qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. After applying, though, you’ll quickly learn that SSD wait times can be extensive.
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How To Make Ends Meet While Waiting for Disability Benefits
You’re not working due to an injury or illness, and you’ve applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Jumping through the hoops and completing all the paperwork took more time than you expected. Now you’re in a waiting mode while the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your application. Without income from a regular job or
What To Do if Your Long-Term Disability Benefits are Denied or Terminated
Whether you received long-term disability coverage as part of your employment benefits or purchased your own policy, you have the right to expect your policy to be honored if a disability keeps you from working. Unfortunately, the approval rates for disability claims are falling every year. If you are one of the growing percentage of Americans who weren’t approved, it isn’t the end of the road. LTD benefits denied or terminated by the insurance company are subject to appeal or legal action.
Social Security Benefits After 50
Did you know that Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are easier to win if you’re over age 50? That’s right, the Social Security Administration (SSA) lowers its disability standard for applicants over the age of 50. If you need to file for Social Security disability and your age could be a factor, there are some
Disability for Interstitial Cystitis Clarified by Social Security Ruling
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Social Security Ruling Aids Disability Determinations for Lupus and Fibromyalgia
Clients often come to me with diagnoses of both lupus and fibromyalgia. Representing you if you have both lupus and fibromyalgia brings a unique set of challenges. You may have a history of different treating doctors while searching for an explanation for your symptoms. It’s difficult explaining a set of physical and mental symptoms that