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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...
If you’re receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, what if you find an opportunity to earn money doing something you think you might be able to handle? Many people are afraid to take a work opportunity because they fear that they’ll lose their...
Social Security Disability (SSD) is available to those who are unable to earn a meaningful income due to their medical condition. There are two main types of Social Security Disability benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security...
Most people who file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits do so long before they’re at the age where they qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. However, what if you began collecting retirement benefits at the earliest age you were...
Hearing loss comes from many reasons, including exposure to loud noises in the workplace. When you begin to lose your hearing, you’ll likely find that doing many things is more challenging than usual. This can make it difficult for some individuals to hold jobs and...
Realizing you can no longer work due to a disability can be devastating. You may have spent years working toward a career that you can no longer pursue, at least for the foreseeable future. Add in the stress of wondering how you will cope financially, and it can be a...
If you have never applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits before, you probably have a lot of questions about the SSD system. Who qualifies? What is a "disability?" How long can the benefits last? Here are some answers to those understandable questions....
You’re struggling with a chronic condition that’s making it harder and harder for you to keep working. Since your doctor hasn’t told you that you’re disabled, however, you figure you just have to keep going. That’s a mistake. In all but the rarest of situations,...
You’ve waited months (maybe even longer than a year) for your hearing with the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) over your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim. You’re understandably nervous that you may say the wrong thing when you’re asked a question and tank your...
People who are unable to work because of a disability often count on the benefit programs that are administered by the Social Security Administration. While it’s easy to assume that these benefits would be provided in a reasonable time, the process for being approved...