Despite a doctor’s opinion that she was disabled, a woman who was denied disability benefits failed to succeed in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeal. Years after a car accident in the late 1990s, Jennifer Karr saw a neurosurgeon, Dr. Isa Canavati, who diagnosed her with several spinal disorders. Karr’s …
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Slowdown in Social Security disability insurance caused by COVID pandemic delays government benefits for those in need
CHICAGO (WLS) — The ABC7 I-Team is examining a slowdown in government benefits due to the pandemic, which is causing delays for people trying to get much-needed government benefits. Social Security disability insurance is provided to people who are disabled and unable to work at a time when money is …
Read More »Social Security disability insurance slowdown caused by COVID pandemic delays government benefits for those in need
CHICAGO – I-Team ABC7 is examining a slowdown in government benefits due to the pandemic, causing delays for people trying to get much-needed government benefits. Social Security disability insurance is provided to people with disabilities and who may be unable to work at a time when money is desperately needed. …
Read More »Guide to Disability and Psoriatic Arthritis Benefits
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a condition that can be particularly debilitating and painful, causing intense flare-ups that cause inflammation of the joints. This can make mobility difficult, if not impossible. Not surprisingly, it can affect the ability to work, regardless of your occupation. Although people with PsA can have long …
Read More »Pending application: Iowa and disability insurance
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Residents of Iowa who apply for disability benefits may be mentally or physically unable to work, but state protocol requires that each case be thoroughly reviewed at when deciding whether or not the applicant should receive a payment. “They will do their best not to give …
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