In today’s technological world, nearly every important document is now in electronic format. People can “e-sign” documents now, eliminating the need to spend the time, energy and money into making paper copies of every document. Many healthcare providers, such as physicians and hospitals, are transitioning from tangible, paper copies of medical records, to a completely […]
Whether you are a hair stylist, makeup artist, or a hair removal specialist, among other cosmetology professions, you understand that you must follow certain rules and procedures as a condition for having a Kansas cosmetology license. While you are taught in school what the limits of your cosmetology license are, and what conduct may be […]
Pharmacists rely on the assistance of pharmacy technicians to ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and timely for patients. Pharmacy technicians have close contact with patients and they are often the only people that patients end up speaking with, unless a patient specifically asks to speak with a pharmacist. All pharmacy technicians are supposed to ask […]
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As an attorney who has handled numerous Social Security disability cases, I often come across clients who say all types of things that are based upon wrongful assumptions about SSDI. Not only are their beliefs mistaken, they can also adversely impact their ability to qualify for disability benefits. Accordingly, I have compiled a list of […]
To be considered “disabled” for SSDI eligibility purposes, individuals must be diagnosed with either a medical or psychological disorder that prevents them from performing substantial gainful activities, or SGA. SGA refers to work that generates a certain monetary amount on a monthly basis. In 2012, the amount was set at $1,010 for non–blind SSDI applicants […]
In order to automatically qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI), you must be diagnosed with a qualifying disease or injury. Such injuries and disabilities are listed by the Social Security Administration in a manual known as the “blue book”, which includes both physical and mental impairments. These qualifying conditions are as follows: Musculoskeletal conditions, […]
Nowadays, more than fifty percent of SSDI benefits claims are denied upon first submission to the Social Security Administration, or SSA. This amounts to more than one million rejected claims each year. The good news is that a substantial amount of these claims ultimately get reversed on appeal, allowing for the claimant to receive the […]
The social security disability hearing stage can be extremely stressful, involving quite a bit of time, effort and frustration. Specifically, there are several steps involved in the hearings process, and having an experienced SSDI benefits attorney by your side can help improve your chances of prevailing on your claim. An overview of the steps before, […]
The culture of the military advocates resilience, courage, sacrifice by the individual and strength; think about just a couple of slogans from our military groups—“Army Strong,” or “The Few, The Proud, The Marines.” Perceived weaknesses are simply not welcomed as we perhaps believe those weaknesses to be contrary to our perception of an effective military. […]