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Getting Disability Benefits for a Child

Getting Disability Benefits for a Child

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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Medical Records You Need for a Social Security Disability Application

May 3, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Joseph Campbell

Providing medical records to the Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a significant role in your disability application. Why You Need to Submit Medical Records with Your Application To receive Social Security disability benefits you must meet the SSA’s definition of disabled. The SSA definition of disability says a person must have a medical condition that: …

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How Does Social Security Disability Back Pay Work?

Mar 29, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Joseph Campbell

A sad fact of filing for disability benefits is that it can take a significant length of time to get approved for benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) understands the disability application process takes time. That is why they compensate approved applicants with back pay. What is Disability Back Pay? Back pay refers to the …

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How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Could Help with Vehicle Repossession

How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Could Help with Vehicle Repossession

Mar 21, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chad A Cotant

A vehicle may be one of the most important possessions you and your family have. It provides a means of transportation to your work, the grocery store, church, family, friends etc. But, a vehicle can be an expensive possession to have. Paying car payments on top of everything else you may owe can become burdensome. …

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Can You File Bankruptcy Again if You Filed in the past?

Escaping the Minimum Payment Trap

Mar 15, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chad A Cotant

Do you make only the minimum payment on your credit card debt each month? If so, you are ultimately sentencing yourself to a long-term trap of debt. The Minimum Payment Problem Most credit card companies allow the borrower to pay what they call the “minimum amount due” each month. If you pay at least that …

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Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability

Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability

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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Receiving Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss

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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3 Tips for Appealing an SSDI Rejection

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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Fixing Your Credit Report after Bankruptcy

Feb 2, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chad A Cotant

Have you filed bankruptcy and have received or are about to receive a discharge of your debts? This is great news because it means you are one step closer to your financial fresh start. However, there is something that may interfere with your fresh start. Incorrect Information on Your Credit Report After a debt is …

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Gov. Ivey Awards $1.4 million to Help Crime Victims in the Wiregrass

Jan 28, 2021 | Miscellaneous

According to data distributed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, almost 23,000 Alabamians were victims of reported violent crimes in 2019. The crimes committed included: assault (i.e. domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse) burglary robbery homicide Victims of these crimes may suffer physical and emotional trauma that they need help to overcome. They may also …

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