With changes to Social Security Disability happening all the time, we use our News section to keep you updated and informed.
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SSA Latest Entity to Drop Outdated ‘Mental Retardation’ LabelAfter opening the issue to public comment earlier this year, the Social Security Administration issued regulation to make this important terminology change.
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Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of SSA Issues Press Release on DomaLincoln disability lawyer says that Social Security is encouraging same sex couples who think they may be eligible to apply for benefits.
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High Blood Sugar Levels Increase Risk of DementiaOmaha World Herald reports recently published study shows controlling blood sugar as a part of healthy living habits may be a way to delay or prevent dementia.
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Iowa City Celebrates 23 Years of the Americans With Disabilities ActJohnson County gave its annual ADA Celebration, a festival promoting greater awareness and advocacy for the disabled community. Follow the link to learn more.
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Social Security Ends Use of Term Mental RetardationSocial Security has finally issued regulations substituting the term intellectual disability for mental retardation in its mental listings .
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Depression May Predict Inability to Work Due to ArthritisA European study finds that patients who suffer from depression and arthritis are more likely to leave the workforce than arthritic patients without depression.
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Many Americans Suffer High Rate of Disability in Final YearsAmericans are living longer lives, but a recent study has found that most suffer from disabilities in their final years. Our Omaha SSDI lawyers explain.
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The Cost Growth of the Mental Health Sector of the EconomyOmaha Social Security Disability Lawyer Summarizes News Article About Mental Health Costs
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Is Obesity a Disability?Last month, the American Medical Association upgraded obesity from a condition to a disability. How does obesity affect your Nebraska disability claim?
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SSI Program for ChildrenDespite criticism of the expansion of the SSI children's program, the authors observe that severe chronic Illnesses occur more frequently among poor children