Help When You Cannot Work
If you are disabled and unable to work, you may also be having trouble making ends meet. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is designed to help you do just that. This Social Security program requires that you meet certain low-income and asset requirements. For SSI, your financial situation will be carefully considered along with your medical records by the Social Security Administration to determine your eligibility.
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If Denied, File an Appeal
If you receive a denial letter regarding your application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you must act quickly to appeal your denial. There is a firm deadline of 60 days to file an appeal before your case is closed and you have to file a new claim, which can cost you time and benefits.
A denial is not the end of your case. Many claims get denied at the application phase, and in fact your best chances of being approved...
Sleep Disorders Can Be Disabling
While many adults report not getting enough sleep occasionally, regularly having trouble sleeping can be more than an annoyance - it can be disabling. Sleep disorders can keep you from getting the rest you need to be functional, and can lead to serious health problems. There are a variety of sleep disorders that can keep you from being able to live the life you want, affecting your ability to concentrate, causing mood swings,...
Pennsylvania Social Security Lawyers
There are countless disabilities and health issues which affect our clients, both mentally and physically. Many people who contact our office suffer from mental disabilities; depression is one of the most common of these issues. Depression can affect anyone at any time, and it can be debilitating. Often times, physical ailments, such as fibromyalgia, chronic pain and even cancer, can cause someone to become depressed, rendering...
Pittsburgh Staircase Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers
Stairway accidents in Pennsylvania can result in extremely serious injuries to victims. Brain injuries, broken bones, neck and back injuries, and the death of the victim are all possible in stairway falls. Property owners have the responsibility to ensure that stairways are structurally sound and present no danger to people who use them.
If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a stairway fall, you...