Social Security Disability claimants should know that on April 3, 2014, the Social Security Administration published Social Security Ruling (SSR) 14-1p, "Evaluating Claims Involving Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)" rescinding SSR...
Month: May 2014
Tennessee truck accident leaves driver in critical condition
Truck accidents in the state of Tennessee have been known to result in serious injuries. Recently, the driver of a flatbed truck was seriously injured after his truck was sideswiped by a tractor-trailer. The truck accident happened on a Tuesday afternoon and occurred...
Social Security Disability Comment Periods for Listings Extended
Decisions on proposed changes for Social Security Disability HIV and neurological disorders listings will be delayed allowing an extended comment period. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a correction to the proposed changes to...
Responsible Tennessee dog owners can prevent dog bite injuries
The American Veterinary Medical Association is the sponsor of Dog Bite Prevention Week during May. The aim of the week is to create awareness of potential risks of a dog biting and causing serious injuries to people. Every year, United States authorities, including...
Pre-Existing Conditions and Tennessee Workers’ Compensation
Sometimes in workers' compensation claims, the injured worker has pre-existing problems or conditions. Often the employer or workers' compensation insurance company will deny the claim based on those pre-existing conditions or...
Tennessee amputee receives workers’ compensation
An accident 18 years ago led to the amputation of a bus driver's left hand and a partial amputation of his left leg. The accident happened when a car cut off the bus he was driving. Of the 22 injured people on the bus, the bus driver suffered the worst injuries. As...
Social Security Disability or SSI due to Crohn’s Disease
A person can qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits if he suffers from Crohn's disease or inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's disease. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a step-by-step evaluation to...
Multi-car wreck leads to serious injuries to man’s lower body
Running out of gas during the early hours of a recent Wednesday morning at the end of April may have changed the life of a 22-year-old male. The 3-car wreck happened around 1 a.m. along Callahan Drive in the northwestern section of Knoxville. The Tennessee man and his...
Waits for Social Security Disability Hearings and Approval Rates
People applying for Social Security Disability or SSI are waiting longer to have their cases heard and fewer cases are being approved. The national average processing time for claims before the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review...