While treatments for HIV and AIDS have improved to the point that New Jersey residents suffering from it are often able to function relatively normally, that is not the case for everyone. For those whose medical issues stemming from HIV or AIDS, it is possible to get...
What is MS and how can it impact your job?
You’ve been working at your job for several years. The company is great and you have turned coworkers into lifelong friends. You enjoy the work that you do and most days are relatively pleasant. As far as careers go, yours has been going smoothly.But now you...
New law will raise oversight on disability representative payees
In many New Jersey cases, a Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits recipient is in a vulnerable state and unable to handle many aspects of their lives alone. In these cases, they might have a person who handles their payments and helps to oversee their finances....
How is work activity assessed for SSD benefits?
When a New Jersey resident has a medical issue that prevents him or her from working a regular job, there are certain requirements that must be met before getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits. A key factor is whether the claimant can perform...
Understanding SSD benefits for veterans and expedited claims
For New Jersey veterans that have suffered an injury or illness and are seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the continuing and problematic backlog of cases can be cause for concern. SSD benefits can be crucial to a person's survival not just for...
