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It can be very dangerous to work with a heart condition. It’s not just that the condition makes it difficult to work. But putting extra stress on the body could make it more likely that someone suffers from a heart attack, an aneurysm or a related issue. This is why...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive and debilitating medical condition. It affects the brain and spine, also known as the central nervous system. Issues with damage to nerves and inflammation can impact how effectively the brain communicates with the rest of the...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that helps working adults who become unable to continue their jobs due to medical issues. The Social Security Administration (SSA) can award benefits to applicants with long-lasting, disabling medical conditions...
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...
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...
While HIV no longer presents the risk it once did to anyone diagnosed with it, it impacts everyone differently. Some people still experience severe and chronic symptoms, even with treatment. If you’re no longer able to work or have had to significantly reduce your...
If you have a heart attack, you might decide you need to make significant changes in your life. One of those changes might be to quit your high-pressure job. However, having heart attack does not necessarily mean you can file for Social Security Disability (SSD)...
If you suffer from migraines, you probably wish that everyone understood that they are far more than “just headaches.” They’re actually a serious neurological condition that can utterly incapacitate someone during an attack. But are migraines really serious enough to...
If you’re diagnosed with cancer, you’re probably focused on getting the best possible treatment and seeking a cure. While we do not have an all-encompassing cure for all cancers at this time, treatment has gotten much better over the years and many cases can be cured....
Each year, individuals who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration pay close attention to the annual cost-of-living increase. This is a percentage-based raise to their benefits that’s based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and...