The pain and stiffness in your hands, knees or other joints may have been the first sign. Perhaps you couldn't shake the fatigue or just felt unwell. When your doctor finally diagnosed you with rheumatoid arthritis, it may not have been a surprise. Probably someone...
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Do you know what to expect from a disability hearing?
When a physical injury or medical condition prevents you from working, you know that you need financial help from somewhere. For many individuals who are unable to hold gainful employment because of a disability, this help comes from Social Security disability...
Is your disability case under review?
Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits is not always easy. If you have certain medical conditions or difficult situations, the Social Security Administration may fast-track your application. For most people, however, the process of obtaining the financial...
Can you get workers’ comp for stress?
Let's not kid ourselves, every job has its share of stress. No matter if you work in manual labor or spend your days at a desk, every occupation has something that raises blood pressure and maybe makes you want to tear your hair out. You've probably heard of workers'...
Do I have options if my worker’s compensation claim is denied?
If you were injured at work, you may have expected that your claim for workers’ compensation benefits would be approved. It may have been shocking to discover your claim was actually denied, but an initial denial does not necessarily mark the end of the road for...
Denied Social Security disability? You have the right to appeal
Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) is a government program providing financial aid to people who have a medical condition expected put them out of work for at least a year or result in their death. The program helps people who have fallen on hard times, but...
Did you tear your rotator cuff at work?
Shoulder injuries are hard to ignore. Whether you tore your rotator cuff in one incident, or slowly degraded it over time, you may be entitled to compensation. What does a torn rotator cuff feel like? Whenever pain prevents you from working or living your normal life,...