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...
Understanding the SSDI Trial Work Period
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...
The most common misconceptions regarding social security disability
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...
Obtaining SSDI if you’re living with HIV
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...
Can you get Social Security Disability benefits if you had a heart attack?
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)...
