One of the important qualifications for Social Security Disability benefits is that you are unable to work. Because of this, you may wonder what happens when you can return to a job. This can be a scary idea because you may discover that you are not quite ready to...
Applying for Social Security Disability with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, can have a profound impact on a person’s overall health and quality of life. The condition, which is often a secondary symptom of an underlying disease, can affect a person’s ability to concentrate, sleep, work or...
The disabling side effects of mental illness
When you suffer from a mental illness, it may create hurdles that make it difficult for you to maintain a functional lifestyle. Often, the discussion of disability revolves around physical conditions. Mental illness can be similarly disruptive. Psychiatric...
Can epilepsy qualify for SSD benefits?
When you are unable to work due to a condition such as epilepsy, you may be able to collect benefits from the government. If you cannot work for a period of 12 months or more due to your epilepsy, then you may qualify for benefits. For you to qualify for Social...
Understanding how Social Security Disability works
If you are a Missouri resident who suffers from a severe impairment – physical, mental, or a combination thereof – that prevents you from working, you may be able to receive Social Security Disability payments. You must, however, meet strict eligibility requirements....
Sjogren’s syndrome and Social Security Disability
Symptoms of a dry mouth and/or dry eyes may be early signs of Sjogren's syndrome. This is an autoimmune disorder that causes your immune system to attack the tissues of your own body instead of potential disease-causing agents. Researchers are not entirely sure why...
