There are dozens of forms of cancer, and each one produces unique symptoms. Depending on the age and medical condition of the person who received the diagnosis, treatment might range from surgery to radiation and chemotherapy. Some people may also receive...
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Social Security Disability
How are qualifications for SSDI and SSI different?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) exists because some people have medical conditions or injuries that prevent them from supporting themselves. Rather than leave these individuals at the mercy of the markets, the United States has found a way to provide them...
First responders can suffer debilitating mental health illnesses
People think of first responders as being able to handle whatever comes at them. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics see things in the course of a normal shift that would strike fear in any normal person, however, so it’s only natural that they might have...
If depression affects your ability to work, you may qualify for benefits
You have had diagnosed depression for several years, and you’ve always managed to live with it. Your employer has been kind about your diagnosis and allowed you to adjust your schedule to work around bad days and times when you simply couldn’t get into the office....
Can you claim SSA for fibromyalgia?
If you have a disability or illness that prevents you from working, the criteria that the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers to decide on your claim is laid out in their Blue Book. Some things can be relatively easy to prove; others are much more...
Is your spinal injury serious enough to get disability benefits?
When you fell and heard the “crack” as you landed, you knew that you were going to see some serious consequences. The moment you attempted to get up, you realized you couldn’t feel one of your legs right. A phone call and ambulance ride later led to the discovery that...
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...