Physical Impairments And SSD

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other government health agencies now know a great deal more about COVID-19 than they did at the start of the pandemic. They now know while most people recover after being infected with the virus, some people continue to experience lingering health issues that may continue for months or years after recovering from…

Heart conditions and cardiovascular diseases can often destabilize the life of an individual, by creating hurdles and challenges in the daily life of the affected person. In several cases, a severe heart condition may prevent you from working full-time. In such cases, it would be natural to explore the option of applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Some cardiac…

Migraine headaches afflict one in five women in the U.S. Those who suffer from migraines need no description of the symptoms because they know them all too well. But people who live with and love migraine sufferers can learn what a person with migraines really experiences. Anyone who thinks migraines are just mild headaches that are being exaggerated is dead…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies heart disease as a leading cause of death in the United States, which can be somewhat misleading. “Heart disease” actually refers to several medical conditions that may impair how the cardiovascular system functions. For example, coronary artery disease refers to restricted blood flow caused by plaque buildup on the walls of the…

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…