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Can You Get SSD Disability or SSI for Osteoarthritis?

The Centers for Disease Control estimates 30 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, a joint disease causing pain, stiffness and swelling. More commonly diagnosed in the spine, knees, hands and hips, osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage comprising bony joints degenerates due to wear and tear, aging or trauma. When osteoarthritis severely limits a person’s ability to walk, stand or use their hands,…

How to Apply for Social Security Disability with an Auditory Processing Disorder

An auditory processing disorder (APD) makes it difficult for someone to process information they can hear because something interferes with the ability for the brain to “understand” signals sent by the inner ear. No known cause or standard treatment is available for APD. Some research suggests trauma, head injury or a severe middle ear infection may promote development of APD.…

How to Qualify for Disability Benefits with Leukemia?

Leukemia is listed in the Social Security’s Blue Book of medical conditions under the category of malignant neoplastic diseases. Several forms of leukemia exist that typically qualifies for leukemia disability benefits. These include acute leukemia (lymphocytic),myeloid leukemia, chronic leukemia and chronic (myeloid) leukemia. To be approved for leukemia disability, applicants must provide medical documentation proving their health is severely impaired…

When Is a Person Considered Disabled by the Social Security Administration?

The Social Security Administration uses a five-step process to decide if you are a disabled person and entitled to Social Security disability benefits: You must not be engaging in market-rate paid work; and You must have a serious illness or disability; and Your impairment must meet the definitions of disabled persons described in the Social Security regulations https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm”, or You…

How to Qualify for SSD Benefits with a Herniated Disc?

It’s no secret that the human spine is made up of an intricate network of bones, nerves, spinal discs, muscles, flexible ligaments and tendons. It is designed to protect sensitive nerve roots and provide strength while remaining incredibly flexible. However, over time or due to injury, the delicate spinal discs that work to cushion the vertebrae can break down and…

Understanding FICA Taxes and How They Affect You

One of the dominating parts of our working life is paying taxes, and part of those taxes are governed by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). FICA is a federal payroll tax that applies to both employees and employers that funds benefits for retirees, disabilities and the children of people that have passed away. FICA also funds the Medicare health…

Slow Going With Your SSD Claim? Get Help From a Congressperson To Expedite Your Disability Claim!

When you are rendered partially or fully disabled by a serious illness or injury, your life can go through some dramatic and alarming changes. Going to work every day is no longer an option. Earning a living is not something you can do anymore, and you need to make sure that you get the treatment and medical care that you…

If I Qualify for SSD Disability, Will I Be Able To Get Food Stamps?

Navigating different types of government benefits is tough, and sometimes, it can be hard to tell whether you qualify for one type of program or another — many ask for different criteria, and some are administered by states while others by the federal government. One common point of confusion is between Social Security disability benefits and food stamps, which are…

What Can Increase a Disability Check?

If you’ve been comparing notes with friends, and you’ve found out their disability check is higher than yours, maybe that realization has left you scratching your head as to why. Here are some tips on how the Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your check and what you can do to maximize your benefit. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) is based…