Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be an invaluable resource when you are no longer able to work and provide for your family due to a disability or a long-term illness. However, SSD benefits are awarded on a case-by-case basis, which means that applications...

Alzheimer’s disease isn’t exclusively a condition that affects those 65 and over. Sometimes it strikes people earlier in life. Those who are diagnosed with the disease in their 40s or 50s are considered to have early-onset (or younger-onset) Alzheimer’s. People in...

When you filed for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you were asked to provide a lot of information – including information about the medical treatment you’ve received for your conditions. The only problem is that you have some gaps in your care. There were...

Many people don’t realize how much they rely on nerves for the body to function properly. When there’s damage to the nerves, the body may not work as it should. One condition that can occur with nerve damage is peripheral neuropathy. This condition can lead to pain...

Typically, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are only available to those with long-term and severe medical issues. Terminal illnesses and permanent injuries can qualify someone for SSDI benefits. Temporary medical issues, regardless of how severe,...

There is little question that mental health issues can be debilitating. Some people have such serious mental health concerns that they require hospitalization for them. Other people need ongoing therapy and may be unable to live independently or have a job because of...

Disabilities are more common in the United States than many people realize. The statistics for 2019, for instance, noted that roughly 13.2% of all Americans have a disability. This is not necessarily spread out evenly across all demographics. While it is certainly...

Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federal benefit designed to provide financial support for people with disabilities. While applying for SSD, it is important that you complete the paperwork as accurately as possible. Additionally, you need to provide supporting...

Your employer withholds taxes from each of your paychecks. You rarely think about paying into Social Security as well with every paycheck. Most workers will claim those accrued benefits when they retire, but some will need other kinds of Social Security benefits...

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, clinical depression is recognized as a disability. For the purposes of Social Security Disability benefits, however, individuals may only qualify for benefits when they meet certain standards regarding the severity of the...