Social Security Disability (SSD)

Whether you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you’re facing a denial or you’re dealing with a Continuing Disability Review (CDR), you’ve likely heard or read the term “residual functional capacity.” That is defined as the “maximum remaining...

People often talk about finding a cure for cancer. This makes it sound as if cancer is just a singular disease. All researchers need to do is come up with one cure that can be applied to all cancers, and we can put the disease behind us, much like we’ve done with...

After months or years of paperwork, doctor visits and waiting, you’ve finally gotten the green light. The SSA has determined that your condition qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. It’s a major win, but what comes next? Approval is only...

Disability refers to a physical or mental condition that significantly impairs a person's ability to perform daily activities. These conditions can be long-term or permanent, affecting individuals' ability to work and maintain a regular income. Usually, people with...

Doctors and researchers know a lot more about dementia than they used to. It’s more easily diagnosed – which means that those who have it and their families can begin to prepare for the future. That future will likely involve a person with a dementia-related condition...

One condition that can become disabling is kidney disease. It’s also relatively common. When looking at Americans who are 20 years old and older, some studies say that 37 million of them have some stage of kidney disease. In some cases, it’s chronic kidney disease, so...

Getting denied Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can feel frustrating and overwhelming. However, you don’t have to lose hope, many get denied on their first try. This is just a bump in the road, as there are clear steps you can take to turn a denial into an...

Migraines are more than just severe headaches. They are a neurological condition that can cause intense pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound and even visual disturbances. If you suffer from migraines, you may know that they can occur frequently and they can...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects about 1.5 million Americans. The disease occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, leading to damage and inflammation in various parts of the body, including the skin, kidneys, joints, heart and...

If you’re dealing with a disorder like clinical depression, you may qualify for disability benefits. Your condition may make it impossible for you to work. If this is predicted to last long term – for a year or more – then you may be able to get benefits to help you...