Traumatic brain injuries, although common, are some of the most debilitating injuries any person can suffer. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that there are over five million Americans currently living with a disability caused...
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What factors cause SSD benefits to end?
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Sep 10, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Without a doubt, suffering a debilitating injury can stop life in its tracks. These types of injuries can mean that a person is no longer able to work and provide a living for his or her family. For many disabled Iowa residents, Social Security disability (SSD)...
What are the requirements for SSDI Benefits?
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Jul 31, 2020 | Social Security Disability
According to recent reports from the Department of Health and Human Services, about one in four Americans suffer from a disability. Fortunately, individuals in Iowa who suffer from physical or mental disabilities and were previously employed may be eligible for Social...
Social Security Disability: Here’s what you should know
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Jun 16, 2020 | Social Security Disability
If you have a condition or injury that has prevented you from being able to return to your Iowa workplace, you have no doubt experienced stress or worry about the future. How will you make ends meet? How can you provide for your family? What will happen to you...
You may be able to obtain SSD benefits for a spinal cord injury
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Suffering from a spinal cord injury can change the life of an Iowa resident temporarily or forever. Of course, the definition of temporary could mean at least a year, if not longer. If he or she cannot work during that time, the individual's financial situation could...
Can victims of work-related hearing loss obtain SSDI benefits?
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Jan 30, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Many Iowa residents work in atmospheres with consistent loud noises such as construction sites, manufacturing plants and more. The decibel levels in some of these work environments could lead to debilitating hearing loss over time. When the victims of work-related...
Proposed rule could threaten SSD benefits for some
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Jan 2, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Everyday, individuals are diagnosed with illnesses and suffer injuries that leave them disabled. In addition to limiting their ability to conduct what were once routine activities, these disabling conditions can leave individuals unable to work. Without income, those...
How the SSA reassesses disability benefits
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Dec 5, 2019 | Social Security Disability
It can be emotionally challenging to confront the reality that a medical condition leaves you unable to work. Fortunately, if you meet certain federal requirements, many of which are specific to your particular medical condition, then you may qualify to receive Social...
How symptoms are assessed in an SSD claim
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Nov 7, 2019 | Social Security Disability
Social Security disability benefits can only be obtained after certain federal requirements are met. While some of these requirements apply to all medical conditions, such as work requirements, others are specific to the medical condition in question. Therefore, those...
Social Security disability benefits and Down syndrome
On behalf of Schott Mauss & Associates, PLLC | Oct 10, 2019 | Social Security Disability
For most expectant parents, having a healthy baby is the most important outcome of their pregnancy. As a result, many of these parents take steps to better ensure their children are born without illness or injury. Yet, despite these efforts, some Iowa children are...
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