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Fibromyalgia is a condition that could qualify patients for disability benefits. While women, in general, have a greater risk of developing symptoms of fibromyalgia than men, some women have an amplified risk of developing the symptoms of fibromyalgia. According to the results of a new study, women with a history of suffering domestic violence are at a higher risk for…
A proposal by the Trump White House could lead to thousands of beneficiaries losing their Social Security disability benefits. The proposal first surfaced in November, but received little attention then, amid the impeachment news that dominated the headlines. However, it’s now clear that beneficiaries are at risk from the proposal that aims to ramp up reviews of claims. The proposal…
Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when there is a narrowing of the gaps in your spine, resulting in pressure on the spinal nerves. Symptoms can include pain, tingling sensations, and numbness in the extremities. Spinal stenosis and the symptoms that accompany it can be serious enough to severely impact a person’s ability to earn a sustainable income. For instance,…
Georgia has a huge substance abuse problem, and it destroys thousands of lives every year. Each year, more than a million residents across Georgia have a drug and alcohol abuse problem. That’s close to 12% of the state’s population. A further 377,000 or 3.5% of the population abuse alcohol. Many of these cases lead to permanent disability or even death. Some…
It does not take much to push a middle class family into bankruptcy. One serious illness will drive up medical expenses or put a breadwinner out of work. Most of my clients are not only facing debilitating medical issues, but also financial disaster. One of the main reasons for this is the current system in which this country pays for…
Georgia Refuses to Expand Medicaid and Attempts a More Costly, Less Coverage Medicaid Waiver Instead Georgia Governor Brian Kemp finalized health care proposals for a Medicaid waiver request rather than electing to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The Center for Budget and Policy Priorities confirms that the cost of the waiver would equal that of expansion and yet…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for both Social Security disability benefits as well as Supplemental Security Income benefits. Disability beneficiaries will receive a 1.6% increase in their benefits, applying to all Social Security disability benefits from January 2020. Another important announcement by the SSA has to do with the increase in…
Unfortunately, scammers targeting your Social Security numbers are on the rise, according to a BeenVerified report. Last year, this fraud cost Americans $19 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers are using new tactics to get hold of your personal information; in order to make sure your valuable information is not compromised, it is important to be prepared. Here…
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. About 1 in every 8 American women will develop some form of breast cancer during her lifetime. Early detection and diagnosis is key to a full recovery. There are several myths around breast cancer and its eligibility for Social Security disability benefits that must be dismissed. In recent…
Several speech disorders, including stuttering, qualify for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance Program. However, not all speech disorders are treated alike when it comes to processing or approval of your claim. Stuttering is a speech disability that causes elongation, blocking or repetition of sounds, syllables or words. This can mean impaired speech that can often be humiliating for…