The road to ridding the coal mining industry of black lung disease has hit yet another roadblock. University of Illinois-Chicago researchers published their findings in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. They found lung tissue in the current workforce...
The Treasury Department is responsible for not only the Disability Insurance Trust Funds but also Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. These programs were launched to provide income to workers who can no longer work due to a disability or those who retired from their...
For decades, coal miners have been exposed to dangerous and potentially deadly substance known as crystalline silica. The mineral can be found in sand, stone, concrete, and mortar. The respirable version contains 100 times smaller particles that can become airborne...
The Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) has regulations in place that mandate accurate coal dust sampling in underground mines. Without these tests, respirable dust can result in a worker receiving a deadly diagnosis of black lung. The disease is progressive and...
Removing dust from the home has never been easier. Countless products have eased its elimination and slowed its return. From Swiffers to cutting-edge vacuum cleaners and other devices, dust has seemingly met its match. However, another type of dust located in West...
A diagnosis of black lung requires immediate medical care, preferably one that provides a local and convenient option for patients and family members to reduce community time and possible hotel stays. Those suffering from the serious disease seek signs of a potential...
The countless negative ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Initially, shortages occurred due to consumers believing that they needed to “stock up” on essentials. Toilet paper and other sundries disappeared from shelves faster than employees could...
When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the chances are good that you will be turned down. You are not alone. Approximately 70 percent of all applications are rejected during the initial phase of the process. It is anything but the final decision....
Slowly, the country is emerging from a worldwide pandemic that featured mask mandates and stay-at-home orders combined with business shut-downs and children receiving education via Zoom technology. Yet, there is still more what we don't know about the virus than what...
Military veterans who served their country deserve respect for their sacrifices. Many find themselves disabled as a result of their deployments and face long-term, if not a lifetime, challenges. Thankfully, they have more than one option to secure the disability...