Throughout life there are many different things that can happen to people in Tennessee. Sometimes they are welcomed events that change one’s life for the better. However, there are also many things that can happen and change one’s life for the worse. People can contract or develop diseases or suffer injuries which can make life
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Getting approved for SSD benefits can be a long process
If you have suffered a physical or mental impairment that has left you disabled, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. These benefits will be your lifeline. They will provide you with the funds you need to meet your basic needs, or at least they should. However, many Tennessee residents may find that getting
Read MoreWhat happens when the SSA requests a special medical examination? — II
Last time, we began discussing how even though the lengthy wait for Social Security disability benefits can prove frustrating given the gravity of an underlying medical condition, applicants must nevertheless be patient and also be prepared for what might seem like administrative obstacles. To that end, we started exploring the special medical examination, which can
Read MoreA closer look at how the SSA determines disability – III
In a series of ongoing posts, we’ve been discussing how those who’ve suffered some type of life-altering injury or been diagnosed with a serious illness that has left them unable to work understandably become anxious about their ability to make ends meet going forward. We’ve also been discussing how they can derive some comfort from
Read MoreA closer look at how the SSA determines disability – II
In a previous post, we started discussing how even though it can understandably prove to be very distressing from a financial perspective to be diagnosed with a serious illness or life-changing injury, those in this situation can derive some comfort from the knowledge that they may be eligible for benefits via the Social Security Administration’s
Read MoreA closer look at how the SSA determines disability
Thanks to the efforts of the medical community, the government, advocacy groups and even the corporate sector, more people than ever are now cognizant of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Indeed, more people are now ceasing their use of cigarettes and other products detrimental to their health, exercising on a more regular basis,
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