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Social Security recipients in 2022 will benefit from an increase in the cost-of-living adjustment in the amount of 5.9%. That is a significant increase over the 1.3% increase that was implemented in the year 2021. It marks the highest such increase in the...
The average disability payment handed out in 2020 was approximately $1200. Many beneficiaries received lesser amounts, and payments can be as low as about $700 a month. Calls for an increase in the amount of disability benefits that Americans can recover after...
Long after the pandemic ends, its effects on our system will be felt in a number of ways, including the increase in the number of Social Security disability claims connected to Covid. Long Covid is now a confirmed health problem for many Covid survivors, and the long...
Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition that is characterised by symptoms of pain and swelling in the joints, thickening of the skin, and other symptoms. In more serious cases, symptoms can include scarring of the esophagas and/or lungs which can cause respiratory...
Every 40 seconds, an American suffers a heart attack. February is American Heart Month, an appropriate time to learn about the warning signs of heart disease and heart attack and to discover your options for benefits if you suffer from these conditions. Heart disease...
Every winter, thousands of Atlanta residents typically head to the slopes to enjoy skiing, sledding, and other winter sports activities. Many of these activities, however, come with a high chance of being involved in an accident that ends with brain injuries. January...
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. This designation hopes to raise public awareness about this disorder which impacts the spine and neurological system. Spina bifida is a congenital condition that can result in a number of symptoms that involve the spinal cord,...
Early voting in Georgia runs from today, October 12 to Friday, October 30th. Where do find out where to vote: Dates and hours may vary based on where you live. You can locate where to vote by logging into your My Voter Page . There are you can find early voting...
Chronic back pain not only affects a person’s mobility and movement and increases the risk of disability, but it also impacts a person’s relationships. When a person suffers from back pain, it can place stress on his or her marriage. These findings come from a recent...
Many symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD and related conditions may be managed with regular medications and lifestyle changes. However, in those cases in which symptoms are so severe that going to work seems impossible, Social Security disability benefits...