My Disability Blog
My Disability Blog has information about applying for Social Security disability benefits and has links to stories about problems with the application process.
Author: The author is Tim Moore, who says he is "blind as a bat."
Blawg Related Categories: Disability Law • Health Law • Labor & Employment
Recent Posts from My Disability Blog
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Insurance, Medical Exams, and Disability Being Natural
From last Sunday's morning newspaper reading: term life insurance premiums are going up. This is after close to 20 years of downward prices, something I was quite oblivious to. According to the article by M.P.…
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Quick Answers to Quick Polling Questions about the Economy, etc
1. What did you think about the $250.00 Stimulus Check?It was a gesture but I wasn't sure such a small amount was worth additional indebtedness for the country.2. If you were on wall street, would…
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Health Insurance Companies Shouldn't have the Right to Drop You When you get Sick
This is simply my opinion. However, opinion forms the basis for the type of society that we live in. Because as voters and taxpayers, ultimately we make those decisions ourselves. And the worst thing we…
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How Much Can You get in Monthly Social Security Disability Benefits?
Here's a question I was recently asked by someone inquiring on behalf of a family member. How much can a person get in monthly social security disability benefits?Well, let's start with the very basics. Social…
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A Gluten Free Diet and celiac disease a.k.a. Coeliac disease
You may have heard of the gluten-free diet and celiac disease, also known as Coeliac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine. This digestive disease interferes with nutrient absorption and…
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Why did I get Denied on my Social Security Disability Request for Reconsideration?
As a former disability examiner and in my involvement in claimant representation, I've come across thousands of individuals who were angry, irritated, and perplexed over the fact that, after being denied on their disability application,…
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Study Found That Narcolepsy is an Autoimmune Disease
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that affects nearly 1 out of every 2,000 people in the United States. People with narcolepsy usually have periods of extreme tiredness during the day and are prone to…
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Why Are Living Arrangements Addressed During an SSI Application?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a disability program that is intended to assist individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from working. As opposed to social security disability, SSI is primarily intended for those who…
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What happens after a social security disability claim gets taken?
In actuality, though a social security disability or SSI disability claim gets taken at a local social security administration office (including the disability interview and all the accompanying paperwork), it doesn't get processed or worked…
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Gluten-free diet growing in popularity
Can a gluten-free diet help you feel better? Cheryl Heppard, a holistic health examiner in Detroit, believes that almost everyone can benefit from eliminating or at least limiting gluten, the protein found in grains like…