Know that some neck disorders can be quite debilitating

Multiple parts form part of the neck, including bones, ligaments, nerves and muscles. These collectively allow you to feel and move. Most of us subject our bodies to its fair share of wear and tear during our everyday lives. Driving or sitting are two examples of daily tasks we engage in that can exacerbate neck…

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Government Accountability Office calls SSDI application process “a burden”

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)’s newest report indicates that the wait times applicants experience when filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits poses a significant burden on many. If you know anybody who has had to go through the disability application process or if you have started the process yourself, this probably…

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Social Security Disability: Answer these common questions

You hope the time never comes, but there may be a point in your life when you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. While it’s nice to know that this system is available to you, there’s no guarantee that you’ll move through the process and begin to receive compensation in a timely manner. Fortunately,…

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Chronic pain and Social Security Disability benefits

There’s nothing fun about chronic pain. Even though it may come and go at times, it’s enough to alter the way you live. And in the most serious of cases, it can impact your ability to do your job. Chronic pain can affect almost any part of the body, including but not limited to…

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Objective medical evidence and your SSD application

If you are about to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, you must fulfill certain requirements established by the Social Security Administration. For example, to qualify for benefits, you will have to provide “objective medical evidence” that confirms your disability. What exactly does this mean? Support for your claim By objective medical evidence, the SSA…

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