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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
Do I need to tell SSA everything I did in my prior jobs?
The short answer is – Yes. Claimants must prove they cannot perform any job they regularly performed in the past 15 years to obtain Social Security disability benefits. When you apply for disability, you will be asked to list your previous work history. If you do not...
Do I need to tell SSA everything I did in my prior jobs?
The short answer is – Yes. Claimants must prove they cannot perform any job they regularly performed in the past 15 years to obtain Social Security disability benefits. When you apply for disability, you will be asked to list your previous work history. If you do not...
The Social Security Administration sent me a letter saying they are stopping my benefits – what can I do?
If the Social Security Administration sends you a letter saying they are stopping your benefits – you can appeal. If your Social Security disability benefits stop, you have the right to appeal the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) decision. There is a...
What happens if I cannot afford medical treatment?
If you cannot afford medical treatment, winning your case could be difficult. You may, in fact, have disabilities that prevent you from working, but you have to be able to prove this to the Social Security Administration. You need to provide solid, medical evidence...
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EMINENT DOMAIN
What Is the Purpose of Eminent Domain?
Eminent domain is the inherent right of the government to take private property that is owned by a private citizen and convert it to public use. The primary purpose for eminent domain is the “public use.” Typically, this entails taking property, usually land, in order...
What is Eminent Domain and How Does It Work?
Eminent domain is the government’s ability to take private property and convert it to public use. Eminent domain is an inherent right that exists because it is necessary for a government to perform its duties. The...
What Does the Constitution Say About Eminent Domain?
This is a common question that gets asked a lot. Most people presume that the government cannot take a private citizen’s property unless it was stolen or some other wrong had been done. That feels right and fair. However, the idea that the United States government can...
Where Does Eminent Domain Come From?
The government’s right of eminent domain does not come from the United States Constitution as some might think. It is also not an invention of the America’s Founding Fathers. Instead, the right of eminent domain is an ancient principle that goes back to the days of...
What Is the Process of Eminent Domain?
The eminent domain process in North Carolina will always be initiated by one of two entities-the government or private entities that perform a public function. (The most common private entity would be a power...
When Can the Government Use Eminent Domain?
The government can most certainly use eminent domain whenever it requires the use of someone’s personal property for public use. However, the better question is, “When does the government typically use eminent domain?” Remember, the government must only exercise...