As a Florida SSD attorney firm, we find muscular dystrophy disability to be a common condition used in SSD applications. A muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes progressive muscle weakness and muscle loss. This group of diseases incites abnormal genes to interfere with the production of proteins
Not every medical condition is visible. Not all wounds are readily apparent when someone looks at you. They can be no less debilitating than physical afflictions; the problem is that people don’t see them as readily. People suffering from mental injuries feel the effects in every aspect of their lives,
Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federally mandated insurance program meant to provide both financial and healthcare assistance to individuals struggling to work. Before applying for these benefits, contact an SSD lawyer for help understanding the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) consideration of medical conditions posing as barriers to employment. One
Struggling with a disability that prevents you from working is difficult enough. Applying for and receiving a Social Security disability adds yet another layer of complexity and frustration. Now imagine that this situation is compounded by another factor: you are involved in an accident. Receiving a personal injury settlement is
In the realm of homeownership, your house embodies security and comfort. However, for lenders, your home represents risk and investment protection. This perspective can lead to a situation known as force-placed insurance. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deep into the intricacies of force-placed insurance, answering questions such as
It’s a scenario most drivers can’t and don’t want to, envision: seeing an 80,000-pound steel machine barreling down on them, crashing into their car. Now imagine that you don’t have 5,000 pounds of the vehicle with a roof and sides to protect you. Motorcycles, weighing in at just 200 –
What is sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease that involves the collection of inflammatory cells in different parts of your body. These cells, or granulomas, often form in the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes and skin, although any organ can be affected. This is a spontaneous disease with unknown causes. For some,
When you are dealing with a workplace injury or illness, the physical pain and discomfort is often only part of the equation. You’re also contending with worry, anxiety, and often, mounting financial pressures. When will you be able to return to work? How will you pay your bills in the
When applying for Social Security Disability, it is important that the Social Security Administration (SSA) determine your disability date. Your disability date tells the SSA when you are eligible to receive a monthly disability benefit. It also tells the SSA when you can start to receive Medicare benefits. Determining your
If you are unable to work, the first question you should ask yourself is why. Are you unable to work because you cannot find a job? If that is the case, one resource available for free to all Florida residents is vocational rehabilitation. The Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational
