The Social Security Administration’s disability income program assists people with disabilities. It pays income to the disabled individual and family members as long as they meet specific medical requirements. The SSA does not list all diseases and conditions under...
Month: September 2021
Securing SSDI benefits for young-onset Alzheimer’s disease
While it commonly affects individuals over the age of 65, Alzheimer's disease is not exclusively an old person's ailment. In fact, as many as 6% of those with the disease develop symptoms earlier in life. When symptoms appear between the ages of 30 and 60, doctors...
Medical records will add weight to your claim for SSD benefits
When you are preparing to submit a claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you want to provide the most complete information available. The Social Security Administration relies on evidence of the medical issue that keeps you from working, and you can...
Does your anxiety condition qualify for benefits?
Living with an anxiety disorder has an impact on almost every single aspect of your life. This includes your ability to work, which in turn affects how well you can take care of yourself and meet your basic needs. Thus, as someone with a disorder under this umbrella,...
Degenerative arthritis, your job and a claim for SSD benefits
Over time, joints in the human body experience wear and tear causing stiffness and pain, symptoms of degenerative arthritis. Your job with a travel agency requires almost constant use of the computer, but the pain in your fingers is debilitating. Are you a candidate...
Challenges you face when applying for Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability should be easy, but it isn't. You will most likely face a few difficult challenges when you decide to apply. Knowing what these are in advance can help you overcome obstacles that are in your path. Your disability One of the...
How do you know if you may have COPD?
If you have ever been able to breathe normally and freely, you may have taken your lungs for granted. Now, even on your good days, simply drawing in a breath and exhaling seems like a chore. You also have flareups that often make it difficult to climb out of bed....
Is SSDI a government handout?
If you have a serious illness or injury that makes it virtually impossible to work, you may have some deep concerns about supporting yourself and your family. Still, because you have always worked hard, you may be reluctant to ask for financial help. You may even see...
Can your creditors garnish your SSDI income?
If you have a sufficient number of work credits and a qualifying disability, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. While the application process can be complex, these benefits may help you pay living expenses, medical bills and other...
What is a nervous breakdown?
A nervous breakdown is the layman’s term for what happens when you become so overwhelmed by stress or other pressure that you can no longer function normally in your everyday life. The Mayo Clinic explains that nervous breakdown signs and symptoms vary widely from...
