Serious depression may be more common than you think. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 19.4 million U.S. adults had a least one major depressive episode in 2019. That’s nearly eight percent of the adult population. Depression is a serious condition, and if it’s preventing you from working and leading your life, there is support out there.…
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Chronic pain affects millions of people every day. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, over 20 percent of adults experience chronic pain, and 7.4 percent suffer pain that frequently limits their ability to work or participate in activities. That means that tens of millions of people are living with pain that can impact their ability to earn…
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If you were involved in a significant accident, you may have lost a limb. Losing an arm or a leg is a traumatic experience and requires months of rehabilitation. Medical advancements have developed prosthetic legs, or prostheses, which can help people be more functional every day. Some prostheses even mimic the appearance of a real arm or leg. The global…
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If you are seriously injured or diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, it can be hard sorting through all your disability options. What do you qualify for? Will your insurance help with a disability claim? These are questions that people frequently ask but seldom get clear-cut answers to. The experienced disability attorneys with [firm-name] can help clear up confusion over…
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It’s an unfortunate reality for many people seeking disability benefits: a large portion of Social Security Disability benefits claims are initially denied. The smallest mistake or failure to add even one piece of medical documentation can result in an application being rejected and benefits being denied. However, denial doesn’t have to be the end of your benefit journey. Individuals do…
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When people receive disability benefits, this question naturally comes up. People who are facing a disability may be making less than they have in the past, or they may be receiving more income than they did before. That can often be true in situations where someone receives a lump-sum disability payment. Disability can directly affect your taxes, but the tax…
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When you're facing a disability, disability programs like Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and your employer’s long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan can be beneficial. They could provide you with the income, support, and resources you need to pay your bills and move forward with your life. But to qualify for them, you'll need to accurately complete an application.…
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When you’re facing a disability, income matters. It can help you cover important expenses and take care of day-to-day needs. That’s why the Social Security Administration offers programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). But these programs come with strict rules about how your income and your spouse’s income could affect any benefits. And…
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CBD is a compound found in cannabis that may help people with a wide range of health concerns. It’s been used to help with anxiety, stress, and depression. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, it could even help reduce the side-effects of anti-seizure medications. It’s clear that CBD has many potential benefits, but research is still ongoing. Since CBD use is…
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By: Milan Rada, Esq. with John Hewson, Esq. The Legal Report has often covered the requirements of obtaining a ¾ Accidental Disability Retirement pension versus a ½ Performance of Duty Disability pension. In order to qualify for either of these disability retirement benefits the applicant must prove he or she is permanently incapacitated for the performance of the full duties…
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