Houston Social Security
Disability Attorney
While there has been significant discussion about the number of older Americans leaving the workforce or actively preparing to do so, it's important to understand that there is still a large contingent of older workers who have no immediate plans for...
Aside from the financial peace of mind provided by Social Security disability benefits, those suffering from a serious disability have other mechanisms at their disposal to help make life easier and perhaps even more enjoyable.For instance, many disabled individuals...
In today's post, we'll explore osteoporosis, a frequently debilitating condition that affects millions of Americans, and which will likely continue to pose a major health concern in the coming years thanks to the nation's aging baby boomer population.What exactly is...
As a law firm that serves clients needing assistance with federal Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) claims, I frequently receive phone calls and emails wondering why the person's initial claim was denied. Depending upon the regional Social Security...
It goes without saying that many people find the idea of getting older to be a somewhat frightening proposition. At least part of this fear understandably comes from the reality that with older age comes greater chances of developing some sort of life altering -- or...
Thanks to the hard work of researchers across the United States and around the world, we now understand significantly more about depression. For instance, just a few months ago Canadian researchers made the groundbreaking discovery that a diagnosis of depression was...
Most people are well aware of the risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes, including heart disease, smoking and, of course, obesity. However, a recently published study in the European Journal of Endocrinology suggests that another risk factor might soon be added...
Many of us fail to consider the risk of becoming disabled before we reach retirement. Unfortunately, many Americans suffer short-term and long-term disabilities that can significantly impact their monthly expenses. According to a recent report, an estimated 37 million...
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program determines eligibility based on your work history and the severity of your condition or combination of impairments. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program determines eligibility based on your monthly...
Last time, we started discussing how the eligibility requirements for Supplemental Security Income benefits can likely prove mystifying to many Americans, a reality that is not only frustrating, but also counter-productive given that it may cause people to abandon...