Disabled Worker Awards Breakdown By Impairment

The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives recently published a report detailing the percentages of impairments for disabled-worker awards. This information was released by the Social Security Administration and covers all disability awards for the 2008 calendar year.  Here are the breakdowns:
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue         31.2%
Mental Disorders                                                                     22.3%
Circulatory system                                                                 10.3%
Neoplasms                                                                                  9.3%
Nervous system and sense [...]

September 17, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments

When Getting Out Of Bed Is A Struggle

If you are suffering from a physical or mental impairment, a “bad day” might consist of you never leaving your bed. Experiencing “good days” and “bad days” are a common occurrence for people seeking disability benefits, but understanding how it could affect your case is crucial.
The weather here in New York changes very frequently. Those [...]

February 4, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments