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Getting Approved: It’s Not the Luck of the Irish, & It’s No Pot of Gold
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I’m reminded of the many disability applicants who are convinced that good fortune alone will
What to Do if Your Disability Status is Being Audited
Tax season strikes fear in many of us. We can be as organized and ready as ever, but the lurking
How to Get an Emotional Support Animal & Their Affects on Your Disability Claim
Time to Read: 3 Minutes It’s important to note that an emotional support animal is not the same as a
5 FREE Resources for People with Disabilities
Time to Read: 4 minutes There are many assistance programs for people struggling with a disability–especially if your health has
‘Tis the Season to “Over-do” It: Holiday Activities that Can SQUASH Your Disability Claim
Ho-ho-howdy, friends ⛄ Holidays are just around the corner. This could be a big YAY for some and a big
How to Apply for Student Loan Relief if You Have a Disability
Time to Read: 3 minutes I often get asked if an SSA disability approval will help with student loan financial
NEW for 2024- Rule for Past Relevant Work & Disability Claims: What You Need to Know
Past Relevant Work: This includes most work that you have done in your career. It must be substantial, gainful, and that you performed long enough for you to...
Read MoreDon’t Let Memorial Day Impact Your Disability Claim!
Read Time: 5 Minutes. Memorial Day is coming up: the official “kick off” to summer. Back when you were healthy, the norm was to go to the river,...
Read MoreThe Vocational Guy Said I CAN Work. What Should I Do??
Jump To: Step-by-Step Guide to Handling Vocational Expert Testimony During a Disability Hearing When Age Becomes a Factor What Are Vocational Skills? How They Evaluate Your Education Does...
Read MoreWhat Does “ADL” Mean & Why is an ADL Form Important?
Time to Read: 3 minutes Jump to Section: Why ADL forms are important Should I do an ADL form myself? How our disability representative can help you! ...
Read MoreDisability Benefits for Flu & COVID Complications
Read Time: 4 Minutes. Complications from COVID and flu-like symptoms, for some, have proved hard to resolve and treat. As a result, these conditions can, in some cases,...
Read MoreCan the Ghosts of Past Applications HAUNT Your New Claim? 👻
Read Time: 4 Minutes. My clients often recount tales of extreme anxiety and exhaustion in their past attempts to get approval for disability benefits. It’s no surprise, considering...
Read MoreI’m Returning to School: Will It Hurt My Disability Benefit Claim?
Read Time: 4 Minutes School looks like work in many respects. The ability to sit in class, sustain attention, concentrate, focus, and persist on-task are all aptitudes required...
Read MoreWill Assistive Devices (Like Canes & Wheelchairs) Help My Disability Case?
From wheelchairs to hearing aids, assistive devices can be an invaluable asset in the fight for disability benefits. But what can you do if your application is denied?...
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