The initial signs of COVID-19 were unmistakable. You lost your sense of taste, you struggled to breathe, a high fever lingered along with a sore throat, headaches and chronic fatigue. You want to and need to rest as you hope to recover. However, you still wait. Your...
COVID-19 “long-haulers” not only seem to be in limbo health-wise, but also benefits-wise. Long-haulers are the unfortunate people who contracted the virus but continue to have serious health effects weeks and months after their initial diagnosis. Suffering from...
So many concerns and questions continue to surface due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the world has seen progress as an increasing number of people receive vaccinations, a few matters continue to gain attention. For example, the number of people becoming infected...
There are many listings in the SSD Blue Book, and you might have a medical condition that qualifies you for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. There are a lot of reasons that you might decide that you need benefits and believe that you...
A new bill passed by President Joe Biden will assist ALS patients. The bill was introduced by Senators Mike Braun, Tom Cotton and Sheldon Whitehouse. This bill clarifies the terms of Social Security Disability Insurance to ensure that ALS patients have access to these...
When you apply for Social Security Disability in North Carolina, it's important to separate myths from the facts. Some people avoid applying because they erroneously assume that the Social Security Administration will reject their claim. Others assume that the SSA...
If you're permanently disabled in North Carolina, you might be able to receive Social Security Disability benefits for the rest of your life. However, the state might cut off your benefits if your situation changes. Periodically, the state will review your situation...
If you have a qualifying disability in North Carolina, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. This money compensates you for lost income, so you can continue to make money while living at home. Over time, you may start thinking about entering...
Back pain can be a debilitating condition just of itself, but the truth is that the pain is also an indication of a much more serious problem than soreness. It is true enough that many workers in North Carolina who are required to do physical labor do suffer soreness...
Residents of North Carolina who are receiving SSD (Social Security Disability) benefits will notice some changes upon reaching retirement age. For most of those people, though, the changes are relatively minor. What happens to SSD upon reaching retirement? Full...
