Some people suffer what the medical community calls a traumatic brain injury. They might take a blow to the head from a fall, possibly by slipping and falling, or from an accident at work, or from a car accident. Even if they come out of the accident alive, a TBI may...

There are always those who wish to prey upon others in society. With all the technology available today, it is, unfortunately, quite easy for a scammer to do this. If you receive SSD, you may become a victim of such a scam because they use scare tactics to trick you....

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an uncomfortable condition that affects the wrists, hands and forearms. With carpal tunnel syndrome, which often arises because of repetitive motions, the median nerve that runs from the forearm to the hand becomes compressed.  Learn more...

Many people in St. Louis may think that disability is something that only adults struggle with. Yet if you are the parent of a disabled child, you know that not only does it impact their lives, but it also has a drastic effect on yours. Many in your same position have...

The head position in the Social Security Administration is the commissioner. This is a major administrative role that can affect the way social security works in various ways. As explained on the SSA website, the commissioner is in charge of the entire organization....

With the many potential changes to Social Security Disability coming soon as a result of the current administration, it is important to stay on top of political news and learn how it potentially could affect you. Recently, the current Administration has announced that...

Facing a serious disease such as cancer can make you have to reassess your entire life, especially your finances. Having cancer is not cheap. Beyond the medical costs, you also have to account for the times when you cannot work due to medical appointments or not...

When filing a workers’ compensation case, few people worry about where the money comes from. They are so burdened by concerns regarding their finances and their ongoing ability to work that they are only concerned that the employer pays up. However, there are a few...

Having a serious disability may keep a person from meaningful full-time employment. However, it may not keep a person from working at all. This may be good news for many, as Psych Central notes that depression and unemployment often go hand in hand. Unfortunately,...

Individuals who are no longer able to work due to a medical condition, chronic illness or severe injury may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Because the taxes deducted from workers’ paychecks cover SSDI benefits, the income earned during the...