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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Lymphoma – Condition and Symptoms Lymphoma is a form of cancer which affects the lymphatic cells, which are part of the immune system. There are several types of lymphomas. Some are more treatable than others, but in many cases, even … Continue reading →

Social Security Opens New Fraud Unit The Social Security Administration is getting serious about cracking down on fraud within Social Security disability programs. Late last month Carolyn Colvin, the agency’s acting commissioner, announced that Social Security would establish a centralized … Continue reading →