Among the many hats you wear each day, counseling clients about how to effectively use their benefits programs may be one of the most important. One of the primary aspects of this role is implementing ...

If you've applied for Social Security disability benefits and are still waiting for an answer, you're not alone. "For the first time in history, more than 1 million people are waiting on the Social ...

An appeal may not be a one-step process, so prepare yourself to stick with it. Having an attorney to guide you through the appeals process can make a world of difference. The more medical evidence you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the intersection of disability and public services. Apr 28, 2022, 12:33pm EDT Apr 29, 2022, 04:19am EDT This article is ...

If you find yourself in the position of being ‘disabled’ in some way, it can be an incredibly trying and difficult period. For starters, such a classification comes with an inherent internal struggle, ...

"Easy" may be an exaggeration, but these aren't too bad. Back in November, I had a post with tips for employers about reasonable accommodation of disabilities, pregnancy and lactation, and religion.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requested that the committee review the adjudication process by which impairments that result from traumatic brain injury (TBI) are assessed for awarding ...

Applicants for Social Security disability benefits face long wait times amid a record backlog of applications. Experts and lawmakers say more can be done to expedite the process. If you've applied for ...