Do you need a long work history to qualify for SSI benefits?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are possibly even more misunderstood than their sister program, Social Security Disability (SSDI). People frequently don't know if they qualify for SSI or what the process is to get benefits. It's common for people to...
Can you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance with arthritis?
There are dozens of medical conditions that may help someone qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis, for example, are all conditions that can be disabling and leave someone in a position where...
Can you get Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for fibromyalgia?
For many years, people were told that fibromyalgia wasn’t a real condition. Since it has no clear, defined cause, many medical providers diagnosed patients with different diseases or started thinking that they were hypochondriacs. Today, fibromyalgia is recognized as...
What are the pros and cons of digital Social Security applications?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is a demanding and even intimidating process. You have probably heard that many people don't get approved immediately after they apply. You probably also heard how time-consuming and detail-oriented...
Potential new osteoarthritis treatment shows promise
Osteoarthritis is the fifth leading cause of disability in this country. Affecting more than 30 million Americans, this condition causes severe pain, stiffness and lack of mobility in the affected joints. The knee is often the joint that’s impacted. For individuals...
When does a cancer diagnosis qualify you for SSDI benefits?
A cancer diagnosis used to be a death sentence. In recent decades, the treatment options available have expanded and improved dramatically. Cancers that once claimed the lives of a majority of sufferers, like childhood leukemia, now have surprisingly high survival...
How long do people have to wait during an SSDI benefit appeal?
You may have tried for months to make your job tolerable when your medical condition started affecting your work. You may have tried pain management, assistive technology or even yoga. Unfortunately, with progressive or permanent medical conditions, staying at work...
Can you get Social Security Disability benefits for a cardiovascular issue?
While not all heart conditions are totally disabling, there are many that require sufferers to take it easy and not put too much strain on their bodies. Some may be weak or unable to work, while others need one or more surgeries and therapy just to attempt to be...
Why do people get Social Security Disability claims denied, and will you, too?
You’ve heard how hard it can be to get your Social Security Disability claim approved, so you’re worried that you won’t be able to get yours approved, either. The thing to remember is that what happens to other people isn’t necessarily what’s going to happen to you....
How thyroid disease may impact your ability to function
Most people know they have a thyroid, but few understand its role in their bodies -- until it malfunctions. They then learn that its malfunction can affect you mentally, emotionally and physically, depending on your condition. Here's what you need to know about...
