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Applying for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) is a lengthy process. Currently there is an estimated amount of more than a million individuals, waiting for the sanction of their reward. Many applicants do not realize that SSDI process can take 3 to 4 years in some cases. In certain instances cases are clear-cut due to … Continue...
Bankruptcy is a legal procedure, created to provide a fresh begin to financially challenged individuals. Although bankruptcy can provide help in many instances for individuals in financial burden, many individuals are skeptical about filling bankruptcy. Many people are worried about filling bankruptcy due to their lack of knowledge on bankruptcy. Most individual’s fears in filing … Continue...
Breathing problems can cause enough distress and inability for an individual to work that they are able to get Social Security Disability benefits in some cases. Depending on the severity of the breathing problem will determine if Social Security Disability benefits is a possibility. Having a doctor with documentation of medical records is important and … Continue...
Social Security Disability and Working Social Security Disability benefits are usually given to individuals who can no longer support themselves by working, due to a physical or mental handicap. Many individuals believe they can only receive disability benefits if they are debilitated to the point where they cannot physically work. Individuals who collect SSD benefits are sometimes still … Continue...
Filing a Successful Michigan Social Security Disability Claim Applying for disability benefits due to work performance impairment can be a complicated and frustrating procedure for individuals seeking Social Security Disability. Hiring aSocial Security Disability (SSD) lawyer in Michigan to assist you with the initial application and beyond is a good decision. Social Security Disability lawyers will … Continue...
At What Age can you Collect Social Security? Individuals under 50 years old and applying for social security disability benefits could have a more difficult case than a claimant whose is more than 50 years of age. There is no specific age you have to be to collect social security disability benefits. Individuals between 19 and … Continue...
Mental Disorders and Social Security Disability “Mental disorders” and “mental illness” are very broad terms that can represent many different illnesses of the mind. Individuals who suffer from mental disorders could be approved for Social Security Disability benefits if the disorder is considered “disabling.” Keep in mind it is harder to collect disability for mental disorders than … Continue...
Some patients with back pain who have issues performing on the job are entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. Workers who primarily perform heavy physical labor could have serious issues working with back pain. Individuals who continue to work could continue to worsen their back problem so it is important to see a doctor. A number of disability … Continue...
Fibromyalgia Information and Disability Benefits Fibromyalgia is a medical disorder with many different symptoms. Some of the major symptoms include: chronic muscle pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue and sleep disorders. Research indicates sometimes symptoms of Fibromyalgia can occur after a physical trauma, prolonged stress and/or infection. Fibromyalgia patients that are disabled to work could be entitled to Social Security Disability … Continue...
When many individuals in Northern Michigan think of people declaring impairment advantages, they likely think of individuals who have a physical condition or injury that prevents them from working. There are, nonetheless, many people in Northern Michigan who are incapable to work because of a handful of neurological disorders, consisting of significant depression. Significant depression … Continue...
