Once thought to be incredibly rare, it’s now estimated that around 75% of American adults experience some form of a dissociative disorder in their lives. Around 2% of those people have chronic problems with dissociation that interfere with their ability to function on...
Month: July 2020
A diagnosis with Lou Gehrig’s disease can qualify some for SSDI
There are many medical conditions that can leave a person unable to work or even to take care of themselves and their home. Some of these conditions are progressive, meaning that they will get worse over time. Many progressive conditions are eventually terminal,...
What types of benefits are available for applicants through SSDI?
There are several benefits and assistance programs available through Social Security, and people frequently confuse these different benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of the most commonly sought benefits available from the Social Security...
Can you qualify for Social Security Disability with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or EDS, is a complex set of genetic disorders involving the way that a person’s body produces and regulates collagen. Ultimately, this can end up impacting many of their connective tissues, including their joints, muscles, skin, organs and...
Military veterans aren’t the only ones who can develop PTSD
Certain illnesses have a strong association with specific professions. For example, black lung or coal workers' pneumoconiosis is strongly associated with those who work in mining. Similarly, many people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with service in...
Can I get Social Security benefits for a spinal condition?
You’d think a spinal condition would get a straightforward approval from the Social Security Administration (SSA) when you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Yet, like most claims under Social Security, things aren't always that simple. SSA’s Blue...
Work-related hearing loss impacts your entire life
Many professions come with an exposure to high levels of noise. These loud sounds can cause serious problems for the workers. The employers should provide hearing protection for these individuals, so they aren’t at risk of permanent hearing loss. The Occupational...
Will you automatically lose your SSDI for going back to work?
In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you have to demonstrate that you have medical symptoms that impact your ability to do your job or take care of yourself. Generally, applicants will have conditions that limit their ability...
Military training is a bigger risk than many people realize
When you consider the odds of being seriously injured or killed while in the military, do you assume that the risk comes from combat? It’s certainly the common assumption that most people make. They figure that one of the most stressful times in a soldier’s life is...
Can you get disability benefits for a brain injury?
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your life may look very different from before. You may be unable to retain your job or unable to go about everyday life on your own. Just having a TBI is not enough to qualify for Social Security Disability...
