Feb 1, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
Millions of Americans walk around every day with a “ticking time bomb” inside their bodies. They have an aneurysm somewhere inside their body that is restricting blood flow to vital organs and could rupture at any moment. Those who have an aneurysm may not be able to perform daily living tasks or work activities as …
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Jan 2, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, nearly 1 million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease. The Foundation says approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year. Parkinson’s disease can cause great physical and emotional impairments. These impairments can interfere with one’s ability to work and lead to financial hardship. Do you have Parkinson’s disease that …
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Oct 16, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. It came upon them gradually and altered their lives in a multitude of ways. For those affected in their younger years, it can alter their ability to maintain a job, therefore, adding their burden. However, because of changes made by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in …
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Sep 27, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
When you file for disability benefits, you must meet certain requirements set forth by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Most of these requirements pertain to the physical or mental aspect of your disability and how it affects you in your daily life. The SSA has created a list of impairments they consider disabling and, for …
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Aug 7, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 54 children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Another CDC study estimates almost 2% of the adult population (18 years +) have an ASD. Because of the effect of autism, those diagnosed with it (children and adults) need varied medical …
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Jun 18, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
One of the hardest things a parent may ever deal with is the disability or severe illness of their child. It can be a heavyweight on your emotions when your child is hurting and you can’t take it away. Unfortunately, many disabilities or illnesses affecting children can also cause great financial strain on the family. …
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Mar 7, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
To determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs to know the details of an applicant’s medical condition and of their work history. You may wonder why the SSA cares about your work history. A review of the process the SSA goes through to determine disability benefits eligibility shows …
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Feb 21, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
According to statistics by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 14% (27.7 million) of adults ages 20-69 have reported some trouble with hearing. Hearing loss can occur at birth, gradually develop, or happen suddenly because of illness or injury. Medical advances in recent years, such as cochlear implants, have improved the …
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Feb 11, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
Have you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a rejection? You are not alone. Many applications for disability benefits get rejected in the initial phase. Many applications get rejected initially because of incomplete documentation supporting the application or mistakes made by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Because of this, you may still …
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