Many of our readers in Alabama know just how hard it is to get approved for Social Security disability benefits. The application process can be arduous and can take quite a bit of time to get through, especially if an appeal is necessary. SSD benefits are a financial...
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Year: 2019
An overview of long-term care issues for veterans
America's population is, overall, getting older. This is a good thing, since it shows that, compared to previous generations, Americans now live longer, healthier lives.However, not everyone is fortunate enough to have good health as they age. Some people, including,...
Disability benefits for the blind include special rules
When an illness or injury leaves someone struggling with normal activities, chances are it may also prevent that person from working to earn a living. This can be a devastating blow to someone who may already be dealing with the added expenses of medical treatments,...
Keep up the fight if an application for SSD benefits is denied
Many of our readers in Alabama may have heard what is probably considered to be the most negative aspect about Social Security disability benefits -- that initial applications for these benefits are oftentimes denied. For some people who are dealing with a disability,...
What can you do if cancer leads to a disability?
Millions of Americans fight cancer every year. In the best-case scenarios, those who suffer from some form of this illness are able to overcome it with treatment and go on to live full lives. However, the devastating effects of cancer can be more than some are able to...
How does going back to work impact SSD benefits?
Our readers in Alabama probably know how hard it is to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration requires meticulous details in any application for SSD benefits, and many initial applications are denied. So, once someone...
Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income in Alabama
Our readers in Alabama may have seen many of our previous posts here that describe the desperately needed financial help that Social Security Disability benefits provide to people who have injuries or illnesses that prevent them from continuing to work. However, there...
TBIs and Social Security Disability Benefits
There are many different types of injuries that Alabama residents may suffer that could qualify them to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. However, perhaps the most impactful injury that a person could suffer is commonly referred to as a traumatic brain...
Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2020
On October 22, 2019, Social Security Administration announced a 1.6% increase in benefits for 2020. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be effective for Social Security disability beneficiaries for their December 2019 benefits that are payable in January of...
Does rheumatoid arthritis prevent you from earning a living?
Perhaps you watched your mother or grandmother struggle with aching, swollen joints that made it difficult for her to do the things she enjoyed. Maybe your father or grandfather had to give up those special hobbies because he no longer had the strength in his hands....