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Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Sjögren’s Syndrome?
Posted at: 7/25/2013 1:30 PM
Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease where an individual’s white blood cells attack moisture-producing glands. The disease was highlighted last year in the national sports spotlight as Venus Williams had to withdraw from the US Open after being diagnosed with the disease
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I Have Been Hurt at Work. What Do I Do First?
Posted at: 7/21/2013 3:58 PM
The short answer to this all-important question is: Report Your Injury. The Worker’s Compensation law has a two part statute of limitations. The law requires the injured worker give notice of the injury within 30 days of knowing or within 30 days of when he should have
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I am still disabled. Why do I have to look for work?
Posted at: 7/17/2013 1:26 PM
Many injured workers find themselves in the dilemma of being unable to return to their prior work, but without medical evidence to support the proposition that they have a temporary or permanent total disability. In this instance, the New York State Worker’s Compensation Law requires
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Can I get Social Security Disability if I have Fibromyalgia?
Posted at: 7/11/2013 1:22 PM
Social Security disability cases based on fibromyalgia alone are generally difficult to win, and are always easier to win if other impairments are involved. Regardless of whether you are applying for disability based solely on fibromyalgia or alleges several impairments, in a case involving
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Am I eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits if I have PTSD?
Posted at: 6/7/2013 1:08 PM
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Some individuals may develop the disorder after a person close to them experiences danger, is seriously injured, or dies suddenly.