Physical Impairments And SSD

Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be a challenging and painful task. It also leads to monetary difficulties and complications as far as paying overdue bills and meeting other livelihood expenses are concerned. So, if you are also suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, you may consider filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. There are two programs run by the Social Security…

A study reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 25.5% of the men and women in the 18-to-44 age group acknowledged experiencing a migraine within three months preceding the study. Although there are many causes of migraines in general, when the cause is related to military service, a veteran may be entitled to disability benefits through…

Diabetes is a serious condition that can progress in many people to become totally disabling. The Social Security Administration (SSA) fully recognizes that both Type I and Type II diabetes can qualify for either or both Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. To distinguish between disabling cases of diabetes and those that do not meet the…

The development of vaccines and new types of treatment protocols mean that people who do develop COVID-19 generally get better and have shorter recovery periods than at any time since the start of the pandemic. However, some people are not as fortunate and either develop new or have recurring symptoms. So-called “long-haulers” have COVID-related symptoms that continue to persist. The…

Do you feel tired constantly? Do your joints ache painfully, with swelling and stiffness? Are some of your joints even becoming deformed? If so, you may suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Anyone can get rheumatoid arthritis at any age, although it is usually more common in women, smokers, and people between the ages of 40 to 60. It is a condition…

Do you suffer from Hepatitis C? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. In fact, more than four million Americans have this condition too. If you struggle with this condition, you likely already know that those who have it can experience varying side effects, some of which are more severe and long-lasting than others. The good news about Hepatitis C is…

If you, or someone you love is afflicted with Huntington’s Disease, it is likely that this condition has significantly impacted your day-to-day life in a myriad of ways. Huntington’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States. If you are one of these individuals, then you are probably all too aware that this condition,…

Connective tissue diseases affect chemicals that hold fat, cartilage and other tissues together. Capable of significantly impacting the normal functioning and shape of body organs and joints, connective tissue disease is either genetic (Ehlers-Danlos or Marfan syndrome) or developing as a type of autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack its own soft tissues. Many connective tissue diseases like…

Although a diagnosis of cancer often forces people to take a leave of absence from work, only a few people will actually qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration requires individuals with cancer to prove their disease will prevent them from maintaining employment for 12 months or more. The SSA has something called a Blue Book…

Approximately 3 out of every 100 people are diagnosed with scoliosis in the United States. This medical condition presents as a curving of the spine into an S or C shape. Depending on the severity, scoliosis may require surgery and/or wearing a brace to correct the condition in teenagers and children. If a severe case is left untreated or deemed…