Question: Is there a way to check the status of my application for SSDI benefits online? Dear Reader: The answer to your question is: YES. Social Security USED TO have a simple tool where you could type in your claim number and confirmation number, and *poof* just like magic – you Read more…
Question: Does my Rheumatoid Arthritis qualify me for Social Security Disability? Dear Reader: The answer to your question is: Maybe. A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is not enough for you to qualify for disability benefits. There are many people diagnosed with RA who can, and do, continue to work. You will need medical Read more…
Question: What happens to my benefits if I move to another state? Will I have to re-apply? Dear Reader: People move all the time for a variety of reasons: new job or job transfer, to be closer to family (or to get away from family – ha!), cost of living, weather, Read more…
SSA has highlighted over 225 types of cases to receive expedited treatment for their disability claims. Let SSA or your attorney know right away, if one of these applies to you: Acute Leukemia Adrenal Cancer – with distant metastases or inoperable, unresectable or recurrentAdult Non-Hodgkin LymphomaAdult Onset Huntington Disease Aicardi-Goutieres SyndromeAlexander Read more…
Medical Marijuana: No prescription required? Deborah L. Hardin, Managing Attorney Earlier this week, I encouraged Arkansas voters to read the text of Issues 6 and 7, regarding medical marijuana. Since then, many people have shared important questions, legitimate concerns, and examples of outright manipulation. I cannot possibly answer every person individually, so I am Read more…
Arkansas to vote on Medical Marijuana in 2016! UPDATE: Since posting this text of Issues 6 and 7, we have received many questions and concerns. We cannot answer everyone individually, so we have addressed the most common questions, here. Issues 6 and 7 (among others) will be on the 2016 Read more…