Social Security Disability (SSD)

Anybody with migraines can tell you that they can be both excruciating and terrifying. While migraines afflict roughly 17.1% of women and 5.6% of men in this country, however, not everyone has the same kind. Basilar migraines – also known as “migraines with brainstem...

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that primarily affects balance and hearing – and it affects hundreds of thousands in the United States alone. In fact, approximately 45,500 new cases of Meniere’s are diagnosed every single year. It is characterized by...

Over the years, cancer has become more and more common in the United States. Researchers have noted that unhealthy changes may have spurred this increase. Obesity has been linked to certain types of cancer, for instance, as have diet and lifestyle choices. Even the...

You can get a headache for numerous reasons, from being exposed to loud noises for a prolonged period of time to becoming dehydrated. It’s usually just considered a minor annoyance. You might take over-the-counter medication to help with it. A migraine, on the other...

Fibromyalgia is a complex and debilitating condition characterized by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances and cognitive difficulties. Living with fibromyalgia can significantly impact an individual's ability to work and carry out daily activities. For...

Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder, sometimes known as substance abuse, involving alcohol and/or drugs. Some will develop a serious illness or suffer a disabling injury that prevents them from being able to support themselves and their families. In...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) handles two different benefits programs for people who are disabled: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While there are some similarities between the two programs, they are actually paid...

Are you filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? These benefits could greatly help you if you have a disability. You may be eligible for monthly monetary benefits and health insurance coverage once you’re approved. When filing for SSDI, you’ll find that...

Social Security Disability (SSD) could be crucial if a medical condition prevents you from working. Yet it’s not always clear which conditions are eligible. What’s the situation if you have asthma? The Social Security Administration (SSA) shares its assessment...

The Social Security Administration has to determine if you actually have a disability before giving out benefits. Even though a condition may feel like a disability or may create a short-term disability for someone, that does not necessarily mean that it meets the...