Lyme disease is caused by a type of bacteria carried by blacklegged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks. When a tick carrying this form of bacteria bites a human, they may transmit the disease. Symptoms vary from person to person but typically begin with flu-like symptoms including fatigue, fever, headache, joint pain, skin rash, and […]
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Charlotte, NC Attorneys and Disability Benefits for Bipolar
If you have been living with bipolar disorder, you know how difficult daily life can be. Holding down a full-time job can feel impossible, even when on proper medication. The symptoms of bipolar disorder can be varied and inconsistent, which further complicates things. Among other conditions, bipolar is associated with: Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does […]
Can You Get Disability for Cancer?
Approximately 39.5% of men and women receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. Those living with cancer may suffer from varying degrees of disability. This disability may occur as a result of their primary diagnosis or as a result of their prescribed treatments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes many types of cancers in their book of disabling […]
Vertigo & Disability Benefits – Collins Price
Vertigo causes an individual to feel that the world is spinning around them. In reality, they’re sitting or standing still. Episodes of vertigo can last from a few minutes to several hours. In some cases, they can even continue for days. Severe vertigo significantly affects an individual’s ability to function. If you’re living with severe […]
2023 Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart, Explained by a Winston-Salem Disability Lawyer
As a Winston-Salem disability lawer, Attorney Brad Collins answers a lot of questions about the Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart. Last year, due to historic cost-of-living increases, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the largest increase to monthly benefit payments in 40 years. This year with inflation persisting, Social Security announced the new cost-of-living […]
Social Security Disability for Anxiety – Charlotte Attorneys
Most of us feel anxiety from time to time as we respond to stress from life’s unexpected events and challenges. As a rule, we find ways to cope with these situations and continue our normal daily activities. For someone suffering from an anxiety disorder, stress is not a passing, temporary thing. It is something they […]
Can You Get Social Security Disability After a Stroke?
Strokes are a significant and serious medical event. If you experience a stroke resulting in significant brain injury that prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Can You Get Social Security Disability After a Stroke? During a stroke, blood flow to the brain decreases or stops. This causes significant brain […]
Psoriasis and Disability Benefits: How To Get Approved
More than 7.5 million people in the United States live with a skin condition known as psoriasis. The majority of people living with psoriasis experience mild discomfort. Mild symptoms often include itching, painful lesions and skin infections. However, some people experience more severe psoriasis symptoms including debilitating joint pain and inflammation. Their symptoms may be […]
How Many Hours Can You Work on Disability?
The Federal Social Security Disability programs fall into two categories: needs-based and work-based programs. Both the SSDI and SSI programs approve or deny claims using the same definition of disability which provides guidance as to how many hours you can work while receiving disability benefits. How Many Hours Can You Work on Disability? The Federal […]
How to Win a Social Security Disability Federal Court Appeal
When a claimant receives a denial from Social Security’s Appeals Council, they’ve exhausted their remedies within the agency. But when a claimant disagrees with the decision, they can continue the process by filing a lawsuit against the Commissioner of Social Security in Federal Court. This is known as the Federal Court Appeal process. How Does […]
