Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) so commonly relates to military veterans that popular and incorrect beliefs arose that only military personnel could suffer from it for a time. Veterans, especially those seeking Social Security Benefits, will likely want to know...
When you have a condition that is severe enough to keep you from making a living in California, you may decide to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance through the U.S. Social Security Administration. If you count yourself among the approximately 10 million...
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance in California, you may do so because the disability that prevents you from working and are facing financial insecurity. In truth, most people who apply for SSDI are facing similar circumstances, making ongoing...
It is not uncommon for government agencies to work together on matters that are mutually beneficial. The Social Security Administration is working together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The SNAP...
It is fairly easy to confuse SSI and SSD benefits. They both come from the Social Security Administration and require meeting specific qualifications. However, SSI and SSD do have some distinct differences. SSI explained Supplemental Security Income is dependent on...
The year 2022 brought troubling inflating rates, putting a financial strain on nearly every American. Those living on fixed incomes or requiring special assistance due to disabilities or other limitations worked hard to stretch their money and still take care of their...
Social security disability benefits provide sustenance when your condition prevents you from working. Not having those benefits could have a detrimental impact on your ability to make ends meet. Knowing how to maintain your benefits can help you take the necessary...
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung disease caused by chronic inflammation that obstructs your airflow. Generally, patients with COPD suffer from wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing. In addition to COPD, most patients have emphysema or...
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that can alter how you live and function daily. The SSA recognizes bipolar disorder as a disabling condition as long as the patient can document it to show how it affects his or her daily life. Bipolar is a...
Fibromyalgia is a disabling but hidden condition that about 4 million U.S. adults struggle with. Sometimes, it can take years to receive the correct diagnosis. Fibromyalgia manifests with various symptoms, but unfortunately, no specific tests can diagnose it. Instead,...
