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Qualifying for Benefits through an RFC Assessment
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process to help determine a claimant's eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). In the 4th and 5th steps of the process, the SSA relies on what they call an RFC assessment to help determine...
2 Ways Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Could Help You
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is known as a reorganization of debt. It helps debtors reorganize their debt and pay them off through a bankruptcy court structured repayment plan. Depending upon a debtor’s financial situation, they could have their unsecured debt (i.e. credit...
Harmful Effects of Physiomesh Hernia Mesh
More than a million Americans pursue surgical repair of their hernia each year. But, many have found that the relief they sought ends up causing them more harm than good. They suffer damage from the very device (Physiomesh hernia mesh) which their doctor used to...
What Happens to Debt After Filing Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a powerful legal tool that can help individuals and businesses overcome overwhelming debt by providing them with a fresh start. Filing for bankruptcy can seem like a daunting process, but it can be beneficial in the long run. This article will discuss...
Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Could Now Be Easier
The process for obtaining a discharge of federal student loans through bankruptcy has been long and difficult for over a decade. However, times are changing and newly issued guidance to the Department of Justice (DOJ), in connection with the Department of Education...
How to Prove a Product is Defective
Every day you use many consumer products. You rely on them to work properly and safely. But some products malfunction and can cause great harm. If one of the consumer products you have used has caused you injuries or other types of damages, you could have a defective...
Reducing Your Car Payment through Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Are you behind on your car payment? Is your car payment larger than your budget allows? Do you fear that your car may soon be repossessed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Chapter 13 bankruptcy assist you in reducing your car payment to a manageable...
Types of Car Accident Compensation You Could Receive
Car accidents can lead to severe physical and emotional suffering. Depending on the severity of your injuries, it can also lead to financial hardship. The cost of medical treatments and potential loss of income from not being able to work could quickly put a strain on...
Bankruptcy and Divorce: How Does One Affect the Other?
Ordinarily, a couple with financial problems could simply file bankruptcy and get a financial fresh start. But a couple contemplating divorce should first consider how filing bankruptcy could affect their divorce and vice versa. The timing of filing bankruptcy and...
Information You Need When Filing for Social Security Disability
Do you have a medical condition that interferes with your ability to work? Are you thinking about filing for Social Security Disability? If so, you may want to take the time to gather the following information before filing a disability claim. Knowing this information...
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