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There are a lot of restrictions on who can and who cannot receive Social Security Disability benefits. Because Social Security doesn’t have any provision to pay short-term benefits or “temporary” disability, the government has what is called a “duration requirement”...
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), is a dysautonomia disorder that affects the way the blood flows through your body. If you have POTS, just standing up can make your heart race and your autonomic nervous system go haywire. You may feel light-headed,...
There are many injuries that can negatively impact your quality of life without adversely affecting your ability to earn income. The long-term impact of an injury on someone's ability to care for themselves or work is one of the most important considerations when...
Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can seem overwhelming -- and it is a complex process. Most people have never encountered the system before, so they’re not prepared for all of the steps. Even after they file, what...
You know that you’re unable to work and your doctor certainly agrees -- yet, your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim came back denied. What happened? Here’s the sobering reality: The majority of disability applications are denied. That’s been increasingly true...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a cluster of inherited genetic disorders that cause problems with a victim’s connective tissues. Since connective tissues involve multiple systems in the body and affect the skin, bones, heart, blood vessels and more, the defects caused...
Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two different programs that the federal government maintains to help disabled individuals obtain much-needed income and medical benefits. Because of the rules of entitlement, many young people...
If you have recently applied for Social Security Disability benefits, you likely did so because you don't have any other viable source of income to help you support yourself and your family. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration receives thousands of...
If your claim for Social Security Disability benefits has been denied, you and your attorney may file for reconsideration to have someone new review your claim and issue a new decision. If your benefits are still denied, you may request a hearing with an...
Many people assume that if you are approved for Social Security Disability benefits, you can no longer work unless you give up your benefits. However, this is not always the case. The SSA has implemented a free, voluntary "Ticket to Work" program to encourage people...
