Social Security has announced a new process in an attempt to expedite the disability process for veterans. This expedited process would be available ... Read More
Announcements
Study Links Chemicals To Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
In a recent study, chemicals and other pesticides were alleged to be linked to a rise in cases of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Toxic chemicals ... Read More
Manipulative Limitations In Social Security Disability
Manipulative limitations, like other non-exertional limitations, can impact an individual's ability to work. Most unskilled sedentary jobs require ... Read More
Social Security Disability Adds Compassionate Allowance Conditions
Social Security announced 25 new Compassionate Allowance conditions, bringing the total number of conditions to 225. A dozen cancers have been ... Read More
New Blood Test May Help Diagnose Intellectual Disability And Developmental Delays
The U.S.Food and Drug Administration has recently approved a new test that may help diagnose intellectual disabilities and developmental delays in ... Read More
Analyzing Your Residual Functional Capacity In Disability Claims
What does Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) mean? When you file for Social Security Disability, a claims examiner will need to determine your RFC, ... Read More
Link Between Lyme Disease and Heart Inflammation Found
A federal study suggests that death from tick-borne bacteria is more common than previously thought. Several deaths due to an undetected heart ... Read More
New Program To Help Veterans
An interesting Worcester Telegram & Gazette article was recently posted outlining a new Veterans Inc. program aimed at connecting veterans with ... Read More
Increase In Social Security Disability Benefits For 2014
Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a cost of living adjustment of 1.5% for 2014. As a result, monthly benefits for Social Security ... Read More
College Programs For Students With Learning Disabilities
I read a very interesting article recently regarding students with autism and the difficulties they face transitioning to college. College students ... Read More
