Whether you have already started applying for long-term disability benefits or are considering beginning the process, you probably already know that winning disability benefits for knee disorders can be an uphill battle. Although knee disorders are visible, you will still need to prepare very diligently to win the benefits you deserve. Winning won’t cure your […]
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The Disability Tax Credit: Your Online Guide for 2024
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is one of the more challenging disability benefits to understand and ultimately get approved for. The eligibility requirements are stricter, and the definition of impairment is more specific. For that reason, we decided to write this article to help people better understand the requirements as well as how to apply […]
ADHD Disability Benefits: The Ultimate Guide for 2023
We wrote ADHD Disability Benefits: The Ultimate Guide for 2022 for adults in Canada who need to win or maintain disability benefits for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Receiving disability benefits for ADHD can have a number of benefits, particularly during the early diagnosis period. Individuals with this disorder often struggle with focus and concentration. They […]
New Brunswick Long-Term Disability: The Ultimate Guide for 2024
If you’re looking for an overview of long-term disability in New Brunswick, then you’re in the right place. In this article, I’ll review how long-term disability works in New Brunswick, compare the different programs and benefits you can get, and provide you with a step-by-step process on how to apply. Once you’ve read this article, […]
What To Do if Your Doctor Won’t Fill Out Medical Report Forms
Applying for disability benefits is a hard task to do on your own. Throw in the fact that your doctor won’t fill out disability medical report forms, and that’s a recipe for disaster. So, is there anything you can do? Luckily there is. In this article, I’ll go through some of the reasons why your […]
Can You Work Part-Time While on Long-Term Disability in Canada?
The story usually goes something like this. You have been struggling with a disability for several months or maybe years. You are worried about your financial situation or simply don’t want to “give up,” so you don’t apply for long-term disability benefits (LTD). As your condition worsens and your life spins out of control, you […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Vestibular Disorders
Are you thinking of applying for disability benefits for vestibular disorders, but you don’t know how? Are you unable to work because of vertigo or other balance disorders? You do not have to suffer any longer. This article will discuss how you can win disability benefits for vestibular disorders in Canada. If you have other […]
Employment Rights and Disability Benefits: The Ultimate Guide
When taking a sick leave to apply for disability benefits, it is important to understand your employment rights and obligations. You have a separate relationship with your employer from the disability insurance company. You and your employer have rights and obligations that operate apart from your disability claim. Your employment rights come from common employment […]
Can You Travel While on Long-Term Disability?
Travelling the world is one of the greatest things a person can do. For most people, the trouble is just finding the time and money to book a ticket. But for those who are on disability benefits, travelling can become slightly more complicated. Every year we get tons of questions about this. Can you travel […]
CPP Disability Application: How to Apply, Forms Needed & More
This is your Canada CPP disability application guide for 2024. The Canada pension plan disability application is how you request CPP disability payments. However, getting approved for benefits can be hard. A 2016 audit of CPP disability found that Service Canada denied 57% of initial applications. And of those who appealed that denial, 65% were […]