Many people who need Supplemental Security Income worry that any earnings or help will disqualify them. Not every payment or benefit you receive counts as income for SSI purposes. The Social Security Administration separates income into earned and unearned categories...
Shoulder pain and limited movement can interfere with your ability to perform sustained work. If shoulder impingement syndrome limits your ability to work, you may wonder whether you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSDI is a federal program...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can feel stressful when severe health problems force you to stop working. The Social Security Administration uses a set of official guidelines to review claims for older workers. People call these regulations...
Bipolar disorder can affect more than your mood. Changes in energy, sleep, concentration and behavior may make it hard to keep a regular work schedule or handle everyday job tasks. When these symptoms interfere with your ability to maintain employment, they may also...
Yes, it can. Degenerative disc disease may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) when it causes severe, lasting functional limitations that keep a person from working. Although the claim may start in California, SSDI is a federal program, so the same...
A back or spinal condition can affect a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim when it limits how long a person can remain seated. Being able to sit for short periods does not necessarily mean someone can sustain sedentary work throughout a normal workday....
Receiving an autism diagnosis as an adult can help to bring answers to lifelong questions, but it can just as easily create new concerns about work, finances and daily living. For some people, maintaining steady employment becomes increasingly difficult as they are...
Many new parents feel exhausted after childbirth. Sleepless nights, adjusting to a new routine and newborn care can overwhelm a household. Although the “baby blues” are common after childbirth, postpartum depression involves more persistent symptoms and can...
When you submit an application to the Social Security Administration for SSDI benefits and they deny that claim, it often feels like they are telling you that you do not have a disability. You know that your condition is keeping you from working and that you need the...
Severe depression can make daily tasks feel impossible. The Social Security Administration recognizes that mental illness can stop a person from keeping a regular job. You can qualify for monthly federal assistance if your medical records show that your condition...
