When an injury leaves a person in need of recovery, there is the possibility that she or he will not be able to return to work. Millions of people throughout the U.S. deal with this situation; some have been injured at home and others while on the job. There is also...
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Month: February 2013
Backlog for SSDI likely to grow after sequestration
The long feared and much publicized sequestration appears to be on track to begin on March 1, as Congress appears incapable of meaningful action. Fortunately, for people receiving old age and SSDI benefits, those benefits will not be affected, as the now mandatory...
International Rare Disease Day is February 28
Many diseases are common and strike tens of millions of people; the common cold and the flu are among the most prevalent. At the other end of the spectrum are rare diseases, a disease so unusual that if you suffer from one of them and you are asked what is wrong,...
Oil industry riddled with fatalities
Though the oil industry is not as prominent in Ohio, it is still relevant and data reported by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding the industry is important to know. According to that data, oil workers and miners are victims of the highest...
Food insecurity and disability
The United States is often seen as the "land of plenty." Starving and malnourished children are a thing of the past , something from the Depression-Era Dust Bowl or Sub-Saharan Africa. In recent years, the concern has shifted to the worries of childhood obesity, and...
New study reveals link between brain injury and infarctions
A study conducted by Sentient NeuroCare Services has revealed new information about traumatic brain injuries. According to the report, mild to severe vasospasm is seen in some victims of brain injury. This condition is associated with subarachnoid hemorrhages and it...
OSHA cites roofing company for worker’s death
Many people working in the construction industry are aware of the risks and dangers their career choice imposes on them. Heavy machinery, grueling temperatures, industrial power tools - construction accidents can occur at any time if employers are not informative and...
Applications for SSDI decline in 2012
We have discussed the growth of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the pressures that places on the supporting resources. Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that 2,820,812 people applied for SSDI last year. The good news is that is a...
Manufacturing blast injures two Sidney workers
Companies that handle hazardous materials must take extra precautions to protect the safety and health of their employees. Certain chemicals can cause explosions, fires and other unsafe conditions that can threaten employees' welfare. Two employees injured during a...