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Blue-collar workers often feel a deep sense of pride over how they work for a living. Many of them work for years in physically-demanding careers and might never take any significant leave of absence even when they feel sick or develop injuries. Unfortunately, even the most dedicated professional might eventually have health challenges that force […]

Continuing in my research for resources in the area to help Claimants, I am going to provide some substance abuse information this month. Getting off of substances such as alcohol, prescription pills, or illegal drugs by yourself can be a daunting task, if not impossible. Social Security has certain rules for how they evaluate a […]

Nearly 50,000 veterans received free emergency suicide prevention care in 2023, the first year of the program, the Department of Veterans Affairs will announce on Wednesday. In January 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs instituted a new policy allowing eligible veterans and certain former service members in acute suicidal crisis to go to any VA or non-VA […]

If you are an employed professional, it’s crucial to be aware of the eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the event that you experience a temporarily or permanently disabling medical condition. One often overlooked but essential category for SSDI eligibility is mental conditions. These can range from anxiety disorders and depression to […]

I am frequently asked by clients how much they will receive for their Social Security benefits as well as how Social Security determines the amount of their benefit. Social Security disability benefits are based on the amount of income on which the individual has paid Social Security taxes. The benefits are computed using the “average […]