Fibromyalgia is a disorder related to how the central nervous system processes pain signals. It can be at times highly painful and debilitating. People with fibromyalgia might suffer from muscle spasms, weakness, and memory loss. The disorder has also been linked to anxiety and depression. The chronic pain and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia don’t …
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If you have lupus and have been denied SSDI, you’re not alone. Lupus is a debilitating illness. I know – I have close family with lupus. I even served for a time as the Chairman of the Board for the Memphis Lupus Foundation, an affiliate of the National Lupus Foundation. I’ve seen firsthand how much …
Did you know women receive less in disability benefits than men? This isn’t because women get less injured. A woman tends to make less in SSDI benefits than a man even if they have the same injury and used to do the same job. Why? The SSA uses a few factors to determine how much …
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We’ve spoken recently about an upswing in SSDI claims over the last decade and why some people think fraud might be involved. But who really benefits from the increase in SSDI claims? Obviously if someone gets away with fraud, they might benefit, but there are a lot of other players involved. First, doctors benefit. They’re …
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The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is concerned about fraud in the SSDI system. According to letters written by the committee, members worry about the recent dramatic increases in SSDI applications and wonder if fraud is to blame. SSDI enrollment has grown almost 60% in the last decade. Fraud may be part of it, …
When do you need an SSDI lawyer? Do you need one at all? Memphis SSDI attorney Darrell Castle explains when you want to retain an SSDI attorney and why: Related PostsMeet Memphis Personal Injury Attorney David Lumb Reasons for SSD / SSDI Claims Denial: Lack of Proper Medical Records
Mental Illness and Unemployment – A Common Disability Because the stigma of mental illness has changed significantly over the last few decades, it’s much more prevalent today for people to discover they have a problem and get treated. But sadly, changes in employment make it harder for those Americans with psychiatric problems to find a …
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In the past 40 years, the number of people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has increased sixfold, from 1.4 million people to 8.3 million. This report from the Congressional Budget Office helps to explain why. First, the numbers reflect an increase of women in the workforce. More workers eligible for SSDI results in an …
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If you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may wonder why they ask for information about your education history. SSDI is meant to help you when a disability prevents you from getting employment, and education can be a big factor in finding a new position you’re capable of doing with your injury. So …
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Perhaps you’ve seen it in the mail. It comes by post every year and looks like a little brochure you’d normally throw out. When you open it, you may find a series of numbers and figures that don’t make particular sense to you. But it says it’s a statement about your Social Security, so you …
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