Residual functional capacity (RFC) is a key factor when North Carolina residents are seeking Social Security disability benefits. Being disabled and saying that the issues that are part of the disability is frequently insufficient to automatically get approved for...
Month: July 2019
Who pays if I need to travel for a test to get SSI benefits?
When people in North Carolina are 65 and older and are confronted with disability or blindness and have limited income and resources, Supplemental Security Income is a viable option to obtain the compensation needed to make ends meet and get the medical treatment...
What is the Social Security Disability blue book?
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance is a complicated and painfully slow process. If this is news to you, you should not let this information prevent you from seeking the benefits you need if you have a disability. In fact, there may be factors in your...
What can you do if your application for SSI benefits is denied?
Having a disability can make life challenging, especially financially. Sometimes simply affording the basics, such as food, shelter and clothing becomes impossible without assistance. Fortunately, individuals in Charlotte may apply for Supplemental Security Income...
One-third of cancer survivors experience chronic pain, study says
Cancer survivors often go through a litany of extensive treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. And while these measures may save a person's life, that's not to say there are not long-term effects. Those in Charlotte who have survived cancer or have a...