If you live in Worcester County, Massachusetts, and are unable to work due to a disability, it's important to consider applying for Social Security ... Read More
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Social Security Updates the Evaluation Process for Back and Neck Injuries
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated the way they evaluate back and neck injuries. What was formerly evaluated under Listing 1.04 will ... Read More
SSA To Expedite Disability Process For Veterans
Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that effective March 17, 2014, it will expedite disability claims for veterans receiving VA ... Read More
Disability For Chronic Migraines
A migraine is a severe headache that often causes debilitating pain. Although the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not have a listing ... Read More
Substantial Gainful Activity
What does substantial gainful activity mean (SGA)? I get this question all the time, and it is difficult to answer without a lengthy explanation. ... Read More
Breakthrough In Down Syndrome Research at UMass Medical
I read a very interesting article recently on the UMass Medical School website regarding Down Syndrome research. Scientists at UMass have found a way ... Read More
Disability Benefits For Children With Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are Americas #1 birth defect, affecting nearly 1 out of every 100 babies. CHD are the leading cause of all infant ... Read More
Medical Source Statements In Disability Cases
Medical Source Statements are very important in your disability case. A Medical Source Statement is a statement or opinion by a physician or other ... Read More
Evaluating Functional Equivalence In Childhood Disability
In children's disability cases, if the child's impairment is not severe enough to meet a Social Security "listing", meaning an approval for disability ... Read More
Disability Benefits For Children With HLHS
I've addressed children's disability benefits in previous posts, but would like address a specific disability, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, in ... Read More
