On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | Jul 13, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Many professions come with an exposure to high levels of noise. These loud sounds can cause serious problems for the workers. The employers should provide hearing protection for these individuals, so they aren’t at risk of permanent hearing loss. The Occupational...
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | Jul 2, 2020 | Social Security Disability
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your life may look very different from before. You may be unable to retain your job or unable to go about everyday life on your own. Just having a TBI is not enough to qualify for Social Security Disability...
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | Jun 3, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Schizophrenia, even when treated properly, can be a disability. It makes it hard for many people to tell what is real and what is not. At any level of severity, this is a serious issue that can make it impossible to work. But when does the disease make itself known?...
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | May 25, 2020 | Social Security Disability
You did everything you could to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with the information they would need to make a decision about your disability claim. You filled out the documents as well as you could with the information you had on hand. You were...
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | May 7, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides a critical financial safety net for those who suffer injuries or develop disabling medical conditions that leave them unable to maintain gainful employment or perform the tasks of caring for themselves....
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | May 1, 2020 | Social Security Disability
When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD), there exists a remarkably high probability that your application will be denied. This is normal in most cases, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes an exacting approach to reviewing and subsequently...
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Although humans are blessed with many senses, it is the sense of sight that is the dominant one for most of our societal constructs, including most forms of work. Sight is necessary for many jobs for safety and other reasons. People who cannot see may struggle to...
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | Apr 23, 2020 | Social Security Disability
You can get denied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a lot of different reasons. It’s often frustrating and perhaps a bit confusing. You know you can’t work. You know you need benefits. How hard can it be to get someone else to see that? One...
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | Apr 17, 2020 | Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will not take you at your word on any part of your Social Security Disability (SSDI) case. When you make your claim and attempt to get needed benefits, they want to see medical evidence backing up everything that you’re telling...
On behalf of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC | Apr 15, 2020 | Social Security Disability
When you’re involved in a serious accident and end up suffering a disability, it can throw your entire life into a tailspin. You may not be sure how you’re going to support yourself or what you’ll be able to do in the future. A spinal cord injury could help you...
