1. Am I eligible for Social Security disability benefits? This is among the top questions asked by those suffering from disabling conditions. The short answer is that you may qualify for SSDI benefits if: You have worked for long enough in a job that paid into the Social Security system; AND You are found to […]
Can I Get Social Security Disability and Worker’s Comp?
The SSA administers the largest retirement program in the United States. This program has collected FICA taxes since the 1930s and began paying retirement funds in 1940. It was not until the 50s that the program was expanded to include disability payments for qualifying participants who were no longer able to work. A Houston Social […]
Traumatic Brain Injury Among Young Workers Increases Disability Risk
Disability can be even more devastating when it affects a young worker. According to a study, when workers between the age of 16 and 24 suffer a brain injury, there is a significant toll on workers’ compensation costs as well as costs from lost days at work. The study finds that there is a significantly […]