Social Security

  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    Social Security Disability and Migraines

    If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating they can be at times. Not all migraines are severe, but sometimes the headaches are so severe that they prevent work. Migraine sufferers also experience symptoms of nausea and vomiting; sensitivity to light, sound and smell, and auras.

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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    How Workers' Compensation Affects My Social Security Disability Benefits

    If you are receiving Worker’s Compensation benefits and file for Social Security disability benefits, you may not be able to collect the maximum amount of Social Security benefits. Between Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability, you may only receive up to

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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    Reduced Retirement Benefits and Social Security Disability

    Recently I spoke with an individual who had opted to take their reduced old age benefit upon turning 62. Subsequently, this person developed a debilitating condition that prevented them from working. The question was can the individual now apply for

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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Sjögren’s Syndrome?

    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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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    Can I get Social Security Disability if I have Fibromyalgia?

    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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