If you work in a noisy environment, it's essential to be aware of the risks associated with long-term exposure to high decibel levels. Prolonged exposure can lead to work-related hearing loss. It's not just construction workers or factory employees who are at risk....
Disability
What are neuropsychological evaluations?
Some disabilities are physical in nature, and they have very little cognitive impact. An example of this could be if someone has experienced a spinal cord injury (SCI), and they are now paralyzed from the waist down. They may still have the same personality and...
Knee injuries may lead to long-term disability
Knee injuries are more than just painful interruptions. They can significantly alter the course of one's life. For some individuals, what begins as a seemingly minor injury can evolve into a long-term disability, making daily tasks and work nearly impossible. The...
How do back injuries develop in different industries?
If you suffer a serious back injury, it can potentially qualify as a disability. It may keep you from being able to work at all. For instance, a construction worker whose back was consistently in spasm wouldn’t be able to lift heavy tools and materials safely. Even an...
Neuropsychological testing’s impact on your disability claim
If you are attempting to get Social Security Disability benefits and have and neuropsychological condition, then you may need to go through neuropsychological testing for the purpose of your claim. Neuropsychology testing can be an excellent way to bolster your...
Can you get Social Security Disability benefits for fibromyalgia?
If you live with fibromyalgia, you know how disabling it can be. You may no longer be able to work, or you may struggle to get through the basic activities you have each day. The Social Security Administration doesn’t directly recognize fibromyalgia as a disability....
Social Security Disability payments and incarceration: What you need to know
If you receive Social Security Disability payments, you may wonder what happens to those benefits if you have to serve time in jail or prison. The main takeaway is that anyone serving over a month in a penal institution must forfeit their benefits during their...
What are the potential signs of a mental disorder?
Mental disorders can change your life forever, and they may not be tied to any specific event. Something like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have a root cause, but something like schizophrenia or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may seem to manifest at...
How to prepare for your Social Security Disability interview
If you suffer an injury or are diagnosed with an illness that affects your ability to do your job, you may turn your attention to any disability benefits you qualify for. It’s critical to take all your options into consideration, as this improves the likelihood of...
Was your short-term disability claim denied? You have options
As someone who is dealing with a disability that may not last forever, you are in a frustrating position. You want to do what you can to get through this, and you don’t want to take advantage of anyone. You only want the benefits that should be available to you. You...