Social Security Disability SSI and Fibromyalgia
- September 30, 2013
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About the disorder Fibromyalgia affects two to four percent of the general population. It affects women far more that men and is often associated with other conditions such as post- traumatic stress disorder, stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome…
Are the Chances of Winning Disability Benefits Higher at a Social Security Hearing with a Judge?
- September 26, 2013
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At the first two levels of the disability system, there is often little a claimant can do to avoid being denied for SSD (social security disability) or SSI (supplemental security income disability) benefits. This is because those levels of the…
Will a Social Security Judge Give You an Immediate Decision at the Disability Hearing?
- September 25, 2013
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What happens at most social security disability hearings is that the claimant and their representative (assuming they are represented by a disability attorney or a non-attorney claimant’s representative) will participate in the hearing proceedings for as little as ten minutes…
Social Security Disability Offered To Injured Service Members
- September 24, 2013
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Service members who are injured while on active duty on or after Oct. 1, 2001, may be entitled to disability benefits through the Social Security disability insurance program. More than 5 million disabled workers and over 1.6 million dependents of…
5 Inspiring Athletes Who Overcame Disabilities
- September 23, 2013
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Many professional athletes entertain us with their strength and competitive spirit. Then, there are those who inspire us with their ability to overcome adversity. We are especially touched by those who are missing a limb, yet use everything else they…