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Mental Illness and Disability

So maybe you know someone who’s mental condition has reached the point where they can no longer work. You may be wondering if they would qualify for disability benefits. Mental Disorders. Social Security has a set of disability listings for … Continue reading

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You Need Asset Protection

Maybe you thought you should wait until you were older to consider asset protection. Certainly, if you were facing the possibility of going into a nursing home, your might want to get some advice. But what about now? You think … Continue reading

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Workers Compensation Claims are Declining

That might seem surprising, given the boom in the economy. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has confirmed the steady decline in accidents and injuries on the job. They have declined for 14 years. This data mirrors the steady decline … Continue reading

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Disability Claim – Should I Try Again?

So you applied for Social Security disability and were denied. Should you try again? Disability benefits offer a source of consistent income for you and your family, ensuring you have the money necessary to meet your financial obligations and everyday … Continue reading

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Do You Qualify

You may be wondering if your situation will allow you to qualify for social security disability. In order to obtain Social Security Disability benefits, you must qualify under the very stringent guidelines the Social Security Administration has put forth. The … Continue reading

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Pain and Suffering -Workman’s Comp

So you may have heard about people who received compensation for pain and suffering in legal cases. However, that doesn’t work in Workman’s Comp claims. Workman’s Comp only pays for economic losses. This means you will not be able to … Continue reading

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Uncertain Future – Make a Plan

As we get up in age, more and more, you start to experience that your friends have unfortunate events. Young people shouldn’t have health problems. But before you know it, we’re not so young. If you haven’t done it before … Continue reading

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Full Employment and Disability Insurance

It’s been 18 years since the unemployment rate fell below 4 percent. After six months of hovering right around 4 – 4.1 percent, the Labor Department announced the unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent in April. An important side note … Continue reading

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Can You Get Disability for PSTD?

Impairments that Qualify for PTSD Disability Benefits. Some disability claims for post traumatic stress disorder are approved by satisfying the Blue Book listing requirements under “Anxiety Disorders.” To do this, you must meet the requirements of Paragraph A and the … Continue reading

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Social Security Disability Needs Fixing

Reforms are needed to fix Social Security Disability Insurance backlog Refer NASA – the Hill The Social Security Disability Insurance program (DI) was created 61 years ago with a worthy goal: to create a backstop to help workers pay bills … Continue reading

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