You have been unable to work for more than a year because of a serious injury or illness. Maybe you broke your leg badly and now can’t put in long shifts as a truck driver anymore. Or you have been battling breast cancer and are unable to work because of how tired and...
Social Security Disability
Speeding up your disability claim
If you have a medical condition that prevents you from working, you may have serious concerns about how you will pay your bills. On top of those normal expenses, you likely have mountains of medical bills. If your condition is chronic or progressive, you may expect...
Social Security disability benefits denied — what now?
For many people in West Palm Beach, their income-earning abilities are their most significant assets. The Social Security Administration says 25 in every 100 Americans become disabled before they turn 67. Those who can no longer work, and meet the criteria for Social...
Waiting for your disability benefits
An illness or injury that takes away your ability to do the things you used to do can be frustrating, but it may also rob you of your capacity to earn the money you need to pay your bills and meet your obligations. If you have others who depend on you, they may also...
What do you need to apply for disability benefits?
When an illness or physical condition keeps you from working, it can take a financial toll on your Florida family. You need to be able to support yourself and your loved ones, and you need income to pay for your daily needs and medical care. Because of these reasons,...
Will you need to attend a hearing after a disability denial?
When you cannot work because of a physical or mental disability, you understand how important it is to secure financial help. Through a claim filed with the Social Security Administration, you can get benefits that will help you address your medical expenses, basic...
Denied disability claim? Don’t give up the fight for benefits
Financial stress is one of the most significant impacts a person may experience when dealing with a mental or physical disability. Whether it is because a medical condition you have or injury you suffered, when you can't work, it's a big deal. For this reason, you may...
Denial of disability claim is not uncommon
A debilitating condition can result from an illness, injury, or a birth injury or defect. The Social Security Administration considers such conditions disabilities when they prevent people from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment even with accommodations. If...
Disability benefits for disabled adult children
If you are one of the many parents in Florida who has a child with a disability that is severe enough to preclude their ability to fully provide for themselves, you will want to learn as much as you can about the types of benefits available to you and to your child....
Preparing a SSD application
If you are a resident in Florida who has enjoyed the ability to work for some time and now find yourself unable to work due to a disabling condition or injury, you may understandably be concerned about how you can receive some income to support yourself. There is a...
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