The trucking industry is a huge part of the U.S. economy. Approximately 71% of all freight is still carried by big rigs — nearly 11 billion tons of freight in 2017 alone. That same year, about 7.7 million people were employed in jobs related to the trucking industry, with 3.5 million of those being employed […]
Can I Get PTSD Social Security Disability Benefits?
Approximately 8 million people in the United States suffer from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. This troubling anxiety psychiatric disorder can be caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD is common in veterans, as well as victims of natural disasters, accidents, sexual assault and other trauma. In an effort to raise awareness of this condition, […]
October Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). It is a time to raise awareness of the issues that affect Americans with disabilities and celebrate their many contributions to our workforce and our nation. In the U.S., approximately 20% of adults have a disability. But, as this year’s theme for NDEAM points out, “My Disability […]
Myths About Social Security Disability
There are many common myths about Social Security disability benefits. These misconceptions often leave those in need of benefits confused about what they qualify for and what to expect from the process. Find out the truth behind these myths. Myth: Everyone gets denied for disability benefits the first time. Fact: While many people who apply […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Could Be Cut 19% Next Year
Social Security disability recipients could face an automatic 19 percent reduction in benefits unless Congress acts quickly to replenish the system’s trust fund, according to the trustees that oversee both Social Security and Medicaid. The trustees said the fund that provides these benefits is expected to run out of money by late 2016. When that […]
How Are SSDI And SSI Different?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two programs offered by the Social Security Administration that offer cash benefits to those who are disabled. The key difference in the SSDI and SSI programs are the qualifications required to be approved. SSDI Benefits Social Security Disability Insurance is a cash benefit available […]
How to File a Social Security Disability Benefits Appeal
The Social Security Administration gives disability claimants the option to appeal a decision if they believe that the decision is unfair. If you had a benefits claim denied, you may go ahead and request a hearing by the Social Security Administration. You can ask for a hearing in one of these ways: You can apply online by logging […]
Kidney Disease and Social Security Disability Benefits
Kidneys are an essential bodily organ responsible for cleansing the blood, but when these organs don’t function properly it can lead to a wide range of health problems. March is National Kidney Disease Awareness Month, and our Houston Social Security lawyers want to share some information about this condition and how those who suffer from […]
Evidence for Filing a COPD Disability Benefit Claim
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the term given to a blanket category of several lung diseases that includes emphysema. This is a progressive condition, and symptoms can become worse as the disease progresses. Persons suffering from COPD will have breathing problems because of obstructed airflow to the lungs. If you want to file a Social […]
What to Do When a Disability Benefits Claim for TBI Is Denied
Even a moderate traumatic brain injury can leave a person struggling to perform the types of routine activities that he was used to performing before. Those can include work activities because the brain injury can impact a person’s motor and cognitive abilities. Those deficiencies can render the person unable to work, and therefore, eligible to […]
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