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Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are a vital source of income for many people. Often, through no fault of their own, people are placed in a situation where a debilitating condition will not allow them to work. At times, SSD can be challenging to obtain, and...
It can be devastating to live with migraines. These severe headaches can cause disabling symptoms such as severe head pain, visual problems and hypersensitivity to light or sound. Unfortunately, that means that those who suffer from migraines may find it difficult to...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an earned benefit, just like Social Security retirement benefits. People cannot claim SSDI unless they have paid into the program over many years as a worker. If you find yourself unable to work because of an injury or...
Anyone who’s filing for disability probably knows that they’re in for a considerable wait between submitting their application and receiving a decision. Those who have disabling conditions that are terminal, however, may not have that time to wait. The Social Security...
When you put in your application for Social Security benefits, you thought you had an ironclad case. You clearly cannot work. Your condition isn’t going to improve soon, if at all. You’re the very definition of someone who needs these benefits. When you got your...
There are over 80 different autoimmune diseases. Some common ones include psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid diseases and lupus. The above-referenced conditions involve the body's natural defense system attacking itself because it has difficulty distinguishing...
If you are living with asthma, then you know how it can impact your daily life. You may have developed asthma after exposure to chemicals in the workplace or have been born with it, but if you can no longer work because you’re unable to breathe well, then Social...
When you think of the disabilities that allow people to qualify for SSDI benefits, do you generally assume they are physical ailments? You may think of someone with a spinal cord injury who is confined to a wheelchair, for instance, or someone with a degenerative...
Many Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck. It isn't really an issue for their family until someone doesn't have another paycheck coming but the bills keep rolling in anyway. If you have recently suffered a severe injury or developed a disabling medical condition, you...
If you’re unable to qualify for Social Security Disability and need further income support, one option you may have is Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. SSI is a federal program that is funded through tax revenue. It’s designed to help those living with...