Why Would Interstitial Cystitis Stop Anyone from Working?
If you're a woman, chances are that you've experienced a urinary tract infection. Pain and burning during urination and the sensation of constantly needing to…
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Social Security Disability vs. Early Retirement
We've had reports from some of our clients that when they went into Social Security to apply for disability benefits, they were encouraged (or pressured)…
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Written by Ray Thomas of Swanson, Thomas, Coon & Newton, Attorneys at Law unless otherwise indicated Index of Articles by Subject Accidents and Collisions; Injuries…
Read More Damages in Bicycle Collision Cases
If you are involved in a collision with a motorist while riding your bicycle, you can seek to recover compensation, also called "damages" under Oregon…
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Understanding how Social Security evaluates disability
I came across this helpful chart recently, which illustrates the five-step process. Source: http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/rsnotes/rsn2013-01.html. Illustration adapted from Lahiri, Vaughan, and Wixon (1995).
Read More SSI and backpay
For those disabled individuals who do not have a recent work history, they will likely be paid Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they are found…
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