When you are struggling with a disability, you hear any number of cliches: Everything will work out. You’ll feel better soon. It’ll be fine. Empty platitudes mean nothing. You need answers, and you need to understand what steps to take to receive the assistance to which you are entitled. The
Making the decision to apply for Social Security Disability benefits is not an easy one. You have to consider the length of the process and come to terms with the fact that you just can’t physically or mentally work on a full-time basis anymore. For many people, that is a
It is finally here. Social Security’s highly anticipated list of the top baby names of 2017. Some of the names may in fact surprise you, such as William or Isabella. Here is a list of the top 5 baby names from Social Security, separated by gender. For females, first is
As a Florida SSD attorney firm, we find muscular dystrophy disability to be a common condition used in SSD applications. A muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes progressive muscle weakness and muscle loss. This group of diseases incites abnormal genes to interfere with the production of proteins
Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federally mandated insurance program meant to provide both financial and healthcare assistance to individuals struggling to work. Before applying for these benefits, contact an SSD lawyer for help understanding the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) consideration of medical conditions posing as barriers to employment. One
Struggling with a disability that prevents you from working is difficult enough. Applying for and receiving a Social Security disability adds yet another layer of complexity and frustration. Now imagine that this situation is compounded by another factor: you are involved in an accident. Receiving a personal injury settlement is
What is sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease that involves the collection of inflammatory cells in different parts of your body. These cells, or granulomas, often form in the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes and skin, although any organ can be affected. This is a spontaneous disease with unknown causes. For some,
When applying for Social Security Disability, it is important that the Social Security Administration (SSA) determine your disability date. Your disability date tells the SSA when you are eligible to receive a monthly disability benefit. It also tells the SSA when you can start to receive Medicare benefits. Determining your
If you are unable to work, the first question you should ask yourself is why. Are you unable to work because you cannot find a job? If that is the case, one resource available for free to all Florida residents is vocational rehabilitation. The Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational
You are sick or injured, and it’s a long-term condition. You cannot do the type of work you did before, and you cannot make the switch to other types of work. It is a great burden to carry, and it can be frightening on many levels, particularly financially. How will
