Social Security Disability Resources
A worker who is suffering a disability may be eligible to claim benefits from the Social Security Administration or from their local Social Security office. Typically, the Social Security Administration will give benefits to those who cannot work because of a physical or a mental disability such as mesothelioma, a serious type of lung cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Workers that have contracted mesothelioma frequently are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security defines a "disability" as a condition that prevents a person from doing the work that he or she once was able to do. The resources below can help victims of mesothelioma understand how Social Security disability benefits can be utilized. If you or anyone close to you has been negatively affected by mesothelioma, in addition to seeking Social Security benefits, it may be in your best interest to consult with a mesothelioma attorney in order to best understand your case.
- Social Security Online
The Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration
- Americans with Disabilities Act
A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
- DisabilityInfo.gov
Disability Related Information and Resources from the Federal Government
- Disability Benefit Programs
Information on the income support programs available from the Social Security Administration for people with disabilities
- Small Business and Self Employment for People with Disabilities
- Job Applicants and the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Protection and Advocacy Program for Those with Disabilities
- Social Security Primer
- GovBenefits.gov
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