If you are unable to work because of a medical condition, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This blog provides answers some of our clients’ most frequently asked questions about the Social Security disability program and applying for benefits. Nebraska Social Security Disability Lawyer Watson & Carroll, P.C., L.L.O.’s...
An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis is a difficult and devastating diagnosis for those affected by the disease and their families. There is no cure for ALS. As ALS progresses, so do the medical bills and the need for intensive care. This blog will detail how recent legislation may help those living with ALS access...
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, you’re not alone. Nearly one in five adult men and women in the U.S. are living with a mental illness. Many are able to lead normal lives – but others experience symptoms so severe they are unable to perform a job and support themselves. This post...
We tend to think of Social Security benefits as going hand-in-hand with employment. Typically, the benefits that people receive through Social Security accrue over time, when employees pay into the government program through the money earned during their working lifetime. This blog takes a look at disability benefits and your employment history’s role in qualifying...
While some people suffer from headaches and the occasional migraine, there are others who suffer from debilitating headaches regularly that affect their ability to work or maintain employment. Some experience migraines for days on end and experience life-altering and severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity. In this blog post, we will discuss what criteria...
Fifty and fabulous. There is no doubt that many people get better with age, adding wisdom and experience to their life skills as well as their resumes. But if the unthinkable happens, or if you’ve been struggling with a debilitating condition for years, turning 50 could mean the difference between being approved for disability benefits...
