Many people in West Virginia need to file for Social Security disability benefits when they are no longer able to work. The process can take months or even more than a year before a final determination is reached. Some people become discouraged during the process...
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Month: October 2018
Important issues that matter most to veterans and their families
Veterans and military families in West Virginia have many important and serious issues they may be faced with on a regular basis. Homelessness, trauma, risk of suicide and problems with behavior-related health matters that sometimes involve the criminal justice system...
How will a spinal cord injury affect your ability to work?
A spinal cord injury is a significant and traumatic event that can have detrimental consequences for the victim. If you suffered this type of injury, you understand that the implications can affect your entire life, for the rest of your life. Depending on the nature...
Obtaining student loan relief after an injury
If a federal student loan is cancelled, forgiven or discharged, it means that there is no further requirement to make payments. It is important for West Virginia residents and others to know that not finishing school is generally not a valid reason for not paying a...
How medical records influence disability cases
West Virginia residents should be as specific as possible when telling their doctors about their physical or mental impairments. This is because an examiner is looking for specific evidence of how an impairment limits an individual's ability to work when reviewing a...