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Can I Be Employed Without Risking My SSD Benefits?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Andrea Xavier

The biggest worry for people who are on Social Security Disability (SSD) is that they end up losing them. Many people who receive SSD would love to work, but they fear that this would mean losing their benefit and being financially worse off overall. You do indeed have to report any income to the Social Security Administration (SSA) immediately. However,…

Does Depression And/Or Anxiety Qualify Someone For SSD?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by legalminds

We know that 40 million of our fellow Americans suffer from a form of mental illness. Mood disorders are found most commonly in these people. A mood disorder is never nice, but it can be mild enough to live a normal life. However, some cases are far more severe and leave people unable to look after themselves or others properly….

Managing Workforce Disabilities

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Andrea Xavier

Did you know that one in four of today’s 20-year old workers would suffer from one type of disability before they retire at the age of 60? There are more than 30 million Americans today that are classified as disabled which is more or less 12% of the entire population and half of that percentage are aged between 18 to…

Who Is Eligible For Social Security Disability Claims?

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Andrea Xavier

Social Security disability benefits are only available to people who meet a number of requirements. The first requirement is that you must have worked in a job that was actually covered by Social Security. Also, you must have a diagnosed medical condition and Social Security must recognize this as a disability. Payments are made to those deemed unable to work…

Should You Have Legal Representation When Filing a Social Security Disability Claim?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Andrea Xavier

Social Security Disability (SSD) is only given to those who meet some essential requirements. Basically, you have to prove that due to a physical or mental condition, you are no longer able to perform any type of job. Not just that, it is only available to U.S. citizens. Before deciding on your entitlement, the Social Security Department will look into…

Hiring A Lawyer When Your Disability Claim Was Denied: Benefits And Downsides

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Andrea Xavier

When a health issue or disability keeps you from working, in order to support yourself and your loved ones, you would possibly be entitled to payments through Social Security Disability Insurance. Not surprisingly, the application process for disability benefits deserves particular attention: When a claim is rejected for whatever reason it could be a substantial economic hardship. This is the…

Hire a Lawyer When it Comes to Disability Law

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Andrea Xavier

You might be interested in knowing that if you are dealing with a disability, you really have the law on your side. There is something that is known as disability law which is actually governed by the Americans with disabilities act. It is important for you to make sure that any benefit you are receiving as a result of your…

The Federal Law on Disability

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Andrea Xavier

People with disability enjoy protection from discrimination at work under the Americans with Disability Act. This federal law applies to companies who employ fifteen or more people for a minimum period of at least 20 weeks. Under its provisions, employers cannot discriminate against qualified persons with disability in: Hiring Application process Promotion Pay and benefits Discharge and termination Other conditions…

Workers Compensation Law And Long Term Disability

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Andrea Xavier

In most cases, your work related injuries won’t be serious enough to cause more than a short term loss of income, and the companies that you work for will be helping you to cope with the loss of income and the loss of work. Unfortunately, it may sometimes turn out differently. There are times when a work related injury may…

Law of Attraction – Ethics and Long Term Disability

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Andrea Xavier

Just on CNN.com to day was an article on “The Secret,” the book that has taken the world (literally) by storm outlining what has commonly become known as The Law of Attraction. While there is nothing new about this “Law” – it’s been written about for decades – what is new is the presentation and the popularity in our culture….