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...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notorious for having long wait times and substantial processing delays. People applying for benefits or calling to address issues with an application anticipate a relatively lengthy process. After substantial staffing...
Many people are surprised to learn that obesity can play a consequential role in a Social Security Disability Insurance claim. Simply being obese does not automatically qualify someone for SSDI benefits. Instead, the Social Security Administration evaluates how...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offers financial assistance to people in numerous situations. SSI benefits are available to children with disabling medical conditions and adults with little or no work history because of their medical challenges. People who are...
Adults may sometimes become unable to work due to worsening or acquired medical conditions. They may need disability benefits to pay for their basic expenses. Some people qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits by having a qualifying...
