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Social Security Disability for Cushing Syndrome

Cushing Syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a disorder which results in having too much cortisol in the body. Cortisol under normal circumstances is released into the body during times of stress and increases heart rate, increases blood sugar, manages blood glucose, managing respiration, and increases muscle tension. Cortisol levels

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When can you get workers’ compensation benefits?

Under the Florida Workers Compensation Law, benefits are paid based upon disability.  What is disability? Disability means you are unable to earn the same wages you were earning at the time of injury due to injury.  To prove disability you need to show a casual connection between your loss of

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Social Security Disability for Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

Understanding Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome (GSS): Comprehensive Analysis and Implications In the realm of neurodegenerative disorders, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, commonly abbreviated as GSS, occupies a niche yet significantly impactful place. The subsequent sections provide an exhaustive understanding of this syndrome. A Deep Dive into Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome’s Origins and Nature GSS is not just

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Long COVID and Social Security Disability Benefits

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, the total number of COVID cases in the United States has reached almost 94 million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deaths from COVID have surpassed one million. Most people who are infected with COVID recover within a

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Claiming Workplace Disability?

Under the Florida Workers Compensation Law, benefits are paid based upon disability.  What is disability? Disability means an “incapacity because of the injury to earn in the same or any other employment the wages which the employer is receiving at the time of the injury”.  In other words, you need

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Going back to work after filing for disability

The rising cost of living is the hot topic in today’s economy. In June 2022, inflation accelerated to 9.1 percent, the highest since November of 1981. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for food at home rose 11.0 percent over the last 12 months, which is the largest

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Mastering What Not to Say in a Disability Interview

Introduction Navigating the intricate landscape of Social Security disability benefits demands a strategic approach and effective communication. Many applicants often wonder about “what not to say in a disability interview.” As a seasoned legal practitioner with over two decades of experience, I’m here to guide you not only on what

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Appealing vs. Filing a New Claim

Although one’s chances of obtaining Social Security Disability benefits increase when attending a hearing with an administrative law judge, unfortunately, a large number of claimants are still denied at this phase. If you are in this situation, you may be wondering what to do next. Generally, your options are to

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Social Security Disability for Rectovaginal Fistula

A vaginal fistula is a hole that develops between the vagina or uterus and digestive system organs. A rectovaginal fistula, abbreviated at times as RVF, is a fistula that develops between the vagina and the rectum. It is an abnormal connection between the vagina and rectum that can result in

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Fraud or Misrepresentation and Workers’ Compensation

In Florida, the burden is on injured workers to prove that they suffered a workplace accident.  For all injuries, an injured worker needs to prove disability by a reasonable degree of medical certainty based on objective relevant medical findings; and also that the accident is the “major contributing cause” of

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