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Do You Take Medication For Heartburn, Acid Reflux or Ulcers? You May Be at Risk of Kidney Failure.

Do You Take Medication For Heartburn, Acid Reflux or Ulcers? You May Be at Risk of Kidney Failure.

Jun 21, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

In 2013, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), which is one of the leading organizations in the fight against kidney disease, estimated that approximately 15 million Americans were prescribed Protein Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medications and millions more obtained PPI medications over-the-counter. The purpose of PPI medications is to suppress the excessive production of stomach acids …

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Medical Bills and Bankruptcy

Medical Bills and Bankruptcy

Jun 8, 2016 | Bankruptcy

Whether you are insured or not, the cost of healthcare can drain your finances, especially if you are dealing with a chronic illness or disability. It does not take long for out-of-pocket expenses (premiums, deductibles, co – pays, and the dreaded percentage not covered by insurance) to add up to medical bills bigger than what …

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Understanding the Different Types of Social Security Disability Benefits

Jan 18, 2016 | Social Security Disability

According to the United States Census Bureau, 12.1 percent of the US population has some kind of a disability, which equates to around 59 million people. To cater the needs of the people with disabilities, the government offers certain benefits to help them live an independent life. These benefits are commonly known as Social Security …

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Enterprise, AL Social Security Disability Claim and Diabetes

Dec 17, 2015 | Social Security Disability

About 9.3 percent of the US adult population suffers from diabetes. Diabetes is a medical condition that is characterized by uncontrolled blood glucose levels. It is a debilitating disease that may affect a person’s kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of lower limb amputation, which may render …

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Why Medical Compliance is Important for Winning a Social Security Disability Claim

Nov 6, 2015 | Social Security Disability

In order to avail Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it is important that you fulfill all the basic requirements set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This includes meeting the definition of a person with a disability, income limits, asset limits, age limit, etc. In addition to these basic eligibility requirements, the SSA requires you …

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The Differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Oct 26, 2015 | Bankruptcy

If you are struggling to pay off your debt and considering filing bankruptcy to get rid of annoying collection calls, you should first understand the differences between various types of bankruptcy chapters. There are two primary bankruptcy options for the relief of personal debt – Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. There are several significant differences …

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