Yes. I was bullied for refusing a mammogram! Before you judge my refusal, know that I had very good reasons to do so. I just never expected to be bullied for it. As usual, I went to the doctor for my annual checkup. Being over 40 you get used to getting bombarded with “you need to …
Digestive Disorders and How to Convince a Judge You Are Disabled
To the outside world, digestive disorders carry with them the idea that it’s temporary. All you have to do is go to the bathroom and all is well. This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from any purchases you make through these links without any extra cost to you. This is …
12 Products Helping The Lives of The Physically Disabled
When it comes to products in the market that are helping the lives of the physically disabled most people think of canes and wheelchairs. But there are so many new creations out there that are making people’s lives so much easier and accessible. I thought, why not write a post listing some of those products? …
How to Properly Complete Your Disability Claim Forms
Disability claim forms can be easy to complete as long as you know what to include in those forms. It’s not uncommon for people to be either very confused about these forms and freeze. Or think that they are a “piece of cake” to complete and make a huge mistake. Easy to Complete? If you think …
Is It Time to Get Rid of Doctor X to Win Social Security?
A doctor can make or break a disability claim. If you read my post about the importance of medical records you will understand that without “good quality” medical records you simply cannot win your disability claim. Now, let’s talk about an issue I come across very frequently and that it’s really important to bring it up. …
Tax Advantages for the Disabled and How To benefit from Them
There are many tax advantages available for the disabled. But do you know any of them? I have to admit, I don’t. When I decided to create this blog for my readers I wanted to provide great information about the disability claim process. I also wanted to provide articles about life and issues occurring before, during …
Is It Time to Clean Out That Medicine Cabinet?
You can call it a New Years Resolution or just for the heck of it, but you really need to start cleaning out your medicine cabinet. The main reason I am suggesting that is not just to organize your life (which we all should anyway). Nor to get rid of expired medications (you should, seriously!). …
How to Win a Social Security Claim Due to a Mental Illness
Winning a disability claim due to a Mental Illness takes skills. A lot of skills. Not just from the attorney representing you but also the medical professionals in charge of your treatment. A doctor learns what it takes to treat patients and tries his best to control a person’s mental illness. At times, the treatment …
How to Approach and Win Your Fibromyalgia Claim
[social_warfare]I have to be honest with you: Fibromyalgia disability claims are a tricky thing to win. I know it sounds discouraging but it shouldn’t be. Do you know why? Because most claimants and even attorneys forget about the most important person in the process: The judge. What!? I can hear you saying: “this is my …
Did Your Doctor Get The Joke? Simple Ways to Hurt Your Claim
You may be wondering: how can a joke hurt my disability claim? Is this a joke? Unfortunately, this is not a joke. The reality is: What You Say To Your Doctor Can And Will Be Used Against You If you read my previous post about Social Media you will remember my warning that anything you say/post can and will …