The Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) is a form that is filled out by your doctor This form explains your ability—or inability—to perform work-related tasks, and find and maintain employment As...
Obtaining disability benefits can be very challenging Reports show that more than 50% of disability claims are denied on the initial attempt, making the experience very frustrating for those who...
Looking for a new home in a new city, perhaps away from the support of friends and family, can make even the most independent person nervous If you are a person with a disability, this anxiety can be...
For many Americans approaching retirement age, it’s a very real worry: Will there be enough in Social Security to cover my needs How can I get the most to support myself And what about my spouse...
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 1 billion people—nearly one in six of the world’s population—suffer from a neurological disorder Defined as a disease of the brain,...
When it comes to movies, people with disabilities are rarely seen So, when a film depicting a disabled individual comes around, no matter the disability, we like to highlight it Be sure to check out...
As the government shutdown wears on, many Americans who are on Social Security disability or retirement benefits are becoming increasingly worried Shutdowns since 1980 have lasted, on average, five...
In our recent blog 8 Tips to Winning Your Social Security Disability Case, we said that honesty is always the best policy We also recommended that you don’t overshare, eg bringing up a criminal...
Since 1965, Medicaid has been helping families on welfare, low-income seniors, disabled individuals, pregnant women, and newborns by providing a form of health coverage Under President Obama,...