The shock and stress associated with suffering from a disability is often quite debilitating. People often experience a loss of freedom if they are forced to rely on others for help with meeting their day-to-day needs and financial worries can arise due to...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Year: 2014
Many waiting for much-needed Social Security disability benefits
Individuals throughout the country may find themselves waiting for much-needed Social Security disability benefits. In fact, disabled individuals wading through the disability application process may wait for a considerable period of time. The current discussion...
What types of help exist for those suffering from mental illness?
Mental illness is often an area of disease that is not widely recognized by everyday individuals. Those who are not suffering from mental illness have issues conceptualizing what it is like to experience such a condition. They may even believe that mental illness is...
Social security disability benefits helping the sick
Illness often strikes us when we least expect it. In many circumstances the illness can be cured with a few days of rest and relaxation. In some circumstances, however, an illness can completely change our lives. It can cause mental, emotional and physical pain to an...
Is new colon cancer screening test a good thing?
Recently, a new screening test for colon cancer has come onto the scene. The test is called Cologuard. It is a home test which involves taking a stool sample and then sending it to a lab where several things (including DNA) will be looked at to see if there are any...
Looking into why a disability claim was rejected
One of the major decisions that comes before a person when they have had a Social Security Disability benefits claim denied is whether to pursue an appeal of the denial. One of the major questions that may be on an individual's mind when making this decision is: why...
Study finds gender discrimination present in tech jobs
A recent report in Fortune notes that gender discrimination continues to pose a problem, particularly for women in high end tech jobs. A new study published by Fortune found that gender discrimination continues to be a problem in the workplace. More specifically, the...
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder focus of new study
Gaining a greater understanding of brain disorders is an incredibly important pursuit. A major study is beginning which is aimed at learning more about two specific types of mental disorders: schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The study will be a cooperative effort...
Timing concerns for SSDI claims
Timing and time limits are major issues in many legal matters. Social Security Disability Insurance claims are no exception to this. There are many different timing rules and considerations regarding these types of claims. Timing issues are one of the many things...
What to know if your SSDI application has been denied
People who have suffered a disabling injury or illness have a number of concerns about their welfare and future. How will they pay for medical care? What will they do without a paycheck if their condition prevents them from working? These concerns can be alleviated by...