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Getting Disability Benefits For PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder that triggered by exposure to a traumatic event or experience. Often times many people believe this illness only affects combat veterans, however, it impacts many victims such as victims of violent crimes or sexual abuse. Nearly everyone will experience a wide range of reactions after trauma has occurred. Those who continue to experience symptoms that last more than a month are diagnosed with PTSD. For more information about being diagnosed with PTSD...

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What Stay-At-Home Parents Should Know About Social Security Disability

Applying for Social Security Disability is a very difficult and emotional process. You need to look at yourself in the mirror and say “I am disabled and I need help.” When you are a parent it is often times even more difficult to ask for help. You are used to being the provider, supporter and nurturer. However, in many scenarios it becomes mandatory to apply for Social Security Disability benefits when there is an overflow of medical expenses. Receiving Social...

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Where The Presidential Candidates Stand On Social Security Disability

There are 11 million Americans who receive Social Security Disability in the United States. The Social Security trustees report suggested that the disability insurance trust fund will run out of money in 2016, and is in need of immediate attention. These 11 million Americans could see close to a 20 percent decrease to their payments by the end of 2016, if action is not taken. It is no wonder that Social Security Disability is a very hot topic for the...

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Are Social Security Disability Benefits Cuts On The Way?

Washington insiders have suggested that Social Security Disability benefits cuts are likely on the way for 2016. Cuts to the Social Security Disability program is often discussed. However, in recent months, the future for these benefits has been a serious question. The results for the annual review of the program show danger to the program in 2016. The Cuts In 2015, the average amount received for disability benefits was $1,165 per month. The latest version of the Social Security trustees...

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SSD Hearing Waits Increase

The wait for Social Security Disability hearings is increasing, while those in need die waiting. Overburdened Administrative judges are working through caseloads of appeals all over America. Over a million hearings are currently pending, and just under half of applicants eventually get the benefits. Miami holds the country’s longest average wait time for a hearing at 22 months. Other cities that are nearly as bad include Brooklyn, Spokane, Milwaukee, and Fort Meyers. The national average wait according to the Social...

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Ken Miller – Big Brother of the Year!

Congratulations to our own Ken Miller on being named Tennessee's "Big Brother of the Year" for 2014! Read about his journey in the article from Knox News here: 

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Government Shutdown 2013

Dear Clients, With the government shutdown that began on October 1, 2013, Social Security is operating on a limited basis in processing pending disability claims.  Our understanding, based on the Social Security contingency plan (found here: https://www.socialsecurity.gov/pressoffice/shutdown2013.pdf), is that Social Security will continue on what they consider “critical functions.”  The District Offices will continue taking new Applications for Benefits and pocessing Request for appeals of denials.  Disability Determination Services (DDS) will process initial claims and reconsiderations.  Offices of Disability Adjudication...

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