Author Archives: Editorial Board

Winning Social Security Disability with Depression Disorder

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Editorial Board

Depression can affect your disability application and disability determination in various ways. On the one hand, it is not uncommon for disability applicants to feel depressed because of their inability to continue working and provide for their families, particularly after … Continue reading →

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Mental Retardation Can be a Disabling Medical Condition

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Editorial Board

The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a listing that describes the impairments that the SSA considers severe enough to qualify someone for disability benefits. This list is known as the Blue Book, and mental retardation is among the impairments listed. … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Handling your Social Security Disability Case Without an Attorney

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Editorial Board

Why is it dangerous not to have an Advocate (Attorney or even non-legal Representative) at your Social Security Disability case? You’ve filed your application.  You’ve waited months (and sometimes years) for your hearing to be scheduled.  The day of your … Continue reading →

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Stroke Treatment and Recovery

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Editorial Board

Will You Be Able to Return to Work? Time remains a crucial factor in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of strokes. Prompt treatment strategy depends on the underlying cause of the condition and whether the stroke is hemorrhagic or ischemic in … Continue reading →

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