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Getting older can be wonderful in some ways and challenging in others. Often, getting older means that age-related illnesses and injuries occur more frequently. This is not to mention other disabling conditions that might begin at a younger age but carry on throughout later years. As a result, people often wonder about Social Security Disability benefits, and whether the rules…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost a quarter of the adult population of the United States suffers from the pain and disabling symptoms of arthritis with the cost of medical treatment and lost wages exceeding $303 billion annually. It ranks as the most frequently cited cause of work disability. If arthritis prevents you from working, Social…
Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSD) benefits is determined by three factors: Have you worked enough years to accumulate the required “work credits?” Do you meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of “disabled?” Do you earn more than the maximum income eligibility amount? At the Law Office of Daniel Berger, nydisability.com, we concentrate exclusively on helping disabled…
Advances in medicine, particularly regarding the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, have come a long way. Despite these advances, almost 83% of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder have serious impairment with 17% of people experiencing moderate impairment according to the National Institute of Mental Health. If a bipolar disorder disability prevents you from working, you may be entitled to…
As anyone who struggles with migraines probably knows all too well, they are often much more than a “headache”. A typical headache may be a nuisance, but a migraine can be a seriously debilitating condition, depending upon its severity. In some cases, migraines may be so disabling that they prevent an individual from being unable to hold a steady job…
Social Security Disability (SSD or SSD) benefits help support disabled workers who become too ill or injured to work full time because of a physical or mental impairment. The amount each recipient gets in their monthly SSD benefit payment varies, depending on their lifetime average annual taxable income. But no matter how much each person receives, SSD was not intended…
Disability benefits are available from Social Security for both physical and mental impairments. Unfortunately, many people suffer terribly from mental illness and have either never been accurately diagnosed or have never sought treatment from a qualified mental healthcare provider. This blog post will tell you what to make clear to your healthcare provider so they can document your experiences, document…
Do you struggle with bipolar disorder? If so, you likely know all too well that it is a condition that can significantly impact your ability to enjoy life, as well as your ability to work and earn an income to provide for yourself and your family. As a result, you may be considering the possibility of filing a claim for…
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…
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…
