Social Security Disability

The human body requires numerous systems to function. Issues with any one part of the human organism can have significant implications for many other aspects of an individual's overall health and daily lived experience. The heart, for example, which is the central...

For an adult to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, their medical condition typically needs to meet two specific standards. The first is that it must be so severe that it prevents them from any sort of gainful employment. The second is...

Only those who have worked for years and who have serious medical issues will typically qualify for federal disability benefits. There are a lot of rules that apply to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The average person doesn't need to know these...

When you are living with a health condition that has left you with a disability, you may be ready to seek out the benefits you’ve earned from the government. Like many, you may have your Social Security Disability Insurance claim denied the first time you apply. If...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a complex system that most people don't understand very well. However, there are certain popular stories about social security that most people know. For example, many people have heard that applying for SSDI benefits can...

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...

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...

Schizophrenia, even when treated properly, can be a disability. It makes it hard for many people to tell what is real and what is not. At any level of severity, this is a serious issue that can make it impossible to work. But when does the disease make itself known?...

You did everything you could to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with the information they would need to make a decision about your disability claim. You filled out the documents as well as you could with the information you had on hand. You were...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides a critical financial safety net for those who suffer injuries or develop disabling medical conditions that leave them unable to maintain gainful employment or perform the tasks of caring for themselves....