Whether or not Social Security should be given to more individuals is a question that takes a bit of time to understand. First, ask yourself the following: Are all people eligible under the rules of the Social Security Administration (SSA) receiving disability benefits? The odds are that they are not. Many people who could be covered by Social Security Disability, whether that be Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental...more
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995The Act (as amended) identifies three ways in which an employer might discriminate against a disabled employee.Firstly, by virtue of S.3A(1) by treating him or her, for a reason related to his or her disability, less favourably than he treats employees to whom that reason does not apply.This is subject to the possibility that an employer may argue that the treatment was justified. The reason for...more
While the Social Security Administration begins the process to determine disability, it is, in fact, a state agency called Disability Determination Services that makes the final decision in determining who is considered legally disabled. The first step of your disability claim is finding out if you are legally disabled is filling out an application with the Social Security Administration. They will review your information to determine whether you have worked enough years to qualify for disability. If you meet the basic requirements, the SSA will send your disability claim on to the Disability Determination Services in your state. This is where the real work on your application begins. Once your application reaches this point, the agency gathers information from doctors, hospitals and disability specialists. Your doctors are asked highly detailed information about your condition. Disability Determination Services will want to know various information about your medical condition, such as when and how it began and how this condition limits your physical activities.Additionally, they will want to know what medical testing has shown and what types of treatments you have received/are...more
Folding disabled access ramps have been a blessing in disguise for physically challenged people. They help such people in locomotion without any problem and on frequent basis, just as normal people do. However, these ramps have an interesting dimension to it. These disabled access ramps have been designed with certain creativity quotient. Confused?...more
It is a common knowledge that smoking is very bad for our health. New Zealand will become a new important marketing for healthy e-cigarette because more and more people can't stand for the bad environment caused by smoking. I saw some news said that the biggest ICTU planned to persuade the employer of every company not to use the...more
Myths related to disability insurance are pretty common. This is mainly because the apparent contrast between the outcomes of cases related to disability insurance. Many believe that one will never get disability or that one has to apply a specific number of times in order to get it. Similarly there are various myths involving disability. Let's debunk these myths one by one:Lawyer Isn't RequiredWell, the myth has some extent of truth as well. You can relate this thing to following example: you need a lawyer to file bankruptcy or divorce papers but not at the time of investment. However, expert guidance is very important and can be highly advantageous for you. Disability insurance lawyers, by the way, are not hard to find.Chances Are Very LessConsidering the high number of rejection to Social Security Disability applications, speculations regarding the results are pretty obvious. The bitter fact is that majority of applications are rejected. But this doesn't mean you stop applying for a valid reason. The applications are not rejected by the authority just for the sake of rejection but mainly because the applicant failed to furnish adequate papers or clear proof of disability.Many...more
Determining if you're disabled doesn't seem like too challenging of a task. In fact, for most people it's probably relatively simple. However, what you may deem as disabled doesn't always matter. At least not in the eyes of Social...more
There are several questions the Social Security Administration asks when determining whether an individual is disabled or not. The definition of disabled is different under Social Security than under other programs, as Social Security give benefits...more
It can take a long time to get disability benefits since the process can be very strict and detailed. Here are a few tips on how best to prepare to file a disability claim and how to become approved for social security disability benefits.First of...more
It can take a long time to get disability benefits since the process can be very strict and detailed. Here are a few tips on how best to prepare to file a disability claim and how to become approved for social security disability...more
There are several questions the Social Security Administration asks when determining whether an individual is disabled or not. The definition of disabled is different under Social Security than under other programs, as Social Security...more
People who have some physical or mental disability can apply for a Disability Grant. These grants are aimed at helping people whose disability does not allow them to earn money to satisfy their needs. It is a chance for people to improve their life...more