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SSR 83-34
Social Security Ruling 83-34 states that self-employment will be considered substantial gainful activity if the individual renders significant services to or receives a substantial income from the business. It is important to provide detailed information about self-employment activities to your attorney so that this can be fully evaluated.
Can I keep working while collecting disability?
Being mentally or physically disabled can dramatically change a person’s life. They may no longer be able to do things like drive, take care of themselves or engage in activities they used to enjoy. Considering all the ways a person’s life can change in the wake of a disabling condition,…
SSR 83-33
Social Security Ruling 83-33 states that for work to be considered substantial gainful activity it must meet one of three tests. The first test focuses on accountable earnings. It is often possible that out of pocket medical care can be deducted in many situations from accountable earnings. The second and…
Pay attention: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
While every driver is encouraged to stay alert and put their phone away whenever they are behind the wheel, the tragic fact is that this doesn’t always happen. Whenever we get on the road and look at the drivers around us, it doesn’t take long before we spot someone looking…
Pay attention: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
While every driver is encouraged to stay alert and put their phone away whenever they are behind the wheel, the tragic fact is that this doesn’t always happen. Whenever we get on the road and look at the drivers around us, it doesn’t take long before we spot someone looking…
Pain Medication
In many situations, use of prescribed pain medication may significantly diminish an individual’s pain; however, it may also result in adverse side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or disorientation that make it difficult for an individual to function. If this is the situation you face it is essential that your…
Study reveals link between sleep apnea and worker safety
When you get up to go to work in the morning, you might need a caffeine boost or a little extra time to wake yourself up. This is not all that uncommon, but if you find that you are sleepy throughout the day most days, you could be suffering from…
Examination of the Spine
When a physician checks your spine this should include a detailed description of gait (how you walk), range of motion of the spine, straight leg raising test from the sitting and lying down position, motor and sensory abnormalities, muscle spasms and deep tendon reflexes. Please be aware that a physician…
3 reasons why truckers cause crashes
Drivers in North Carolina share the roads with commercial vehicles every day. For the most part, we might not even notice them unless we get stuck behind one or see a huge truck merging onto the highway next to us. But in the event of an accident, tractor trailers have…
SSDI application denied? Don’t lose hope
Suffering a disabling injury or illness can change your entire life. On top of the ongoing pain and medical treatments you may have to endure, you can lose your ability to work and take care of yourself; your loved ones may have to take on added responsibilities and you can…
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