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Why the Skill Level of Your Past Work Matters for SSD

If you are applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have likely discovered just how complex — and difficult — the process can be. It is also confusing. One of the issues that can cause uncertainty is related to the transferability of skills. The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates

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What to Do When Workers’ Comp Won’t Pay

Sustaining an injury on the job is nerve-racking, stressful, and even frightening. Not only are you contending with physical pain, but you also are not able to work, earn the income you need to make ends meet, support yourself and/or your family, to pay for the mounting medical bills, therapies,

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Do You Suffer from the Medical Condition of PTSD?

You may have heard the term PTSD in reference to a veteran. But can people who are not veterans suffer from the medical condition of PTSD as well? PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a condition that can occur after witnessing a traumatic or shocking event. This event may cause

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How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Disability Benefits with MS

Integrated Analysis of Multiple Sclerosis and its Relation to Social Security Disability Benefits Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory ailment that targets the central nervous system, obstructing the information flow within the brain and between the brain and body. Understanding the chances of getting disability benefits with MS is pivotal

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Are Temporary Workers Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

There are scores of temporary workers in Florida. The construction industry, for example, often relies on these short-term (i.e. typically less than one year and with a specific end date) employees to meet seasonal demands and accommodate for ebbs and flows in business. They’re not the only ones: sectors from

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What Is Blepharospasm and Is It a Disabling Condition?

There are hundreds of medical conditions which affect an individual’s ability to work. Some conditions are fairly obvious as having a significant impact upon working abilities such as loss of limb, severe heart disease, or certain cancers. Some not-so-obvious conditions might include plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel…and even blepharospasm. If you

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How Are Slip and Fall Settlements Determined?

The best-case scenario when you slip and fall is that you get right back up, intact and, perhaps, a bit embarrassed. The worst-case scenario? You experience a significant injury that forces you to take time from work. It depletes your resources and causes you to rack up medical expenses. You

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Top 3 Reasons to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits

Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits if: You suffer from a severe physical and/or mental impairment. Your medical condition is expected to provide significant limitations for 12 months or more. Your medical condition prevents you from earning more than $1,180 gross per month. You have likely heard someone somewhere along

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