If you need disability benefits to cope with an ongoing medical condition or disability, you may want to start the application process. According to the Social Security Administration, Social Security Disability Insurance provides you with benefits if you are...
When a person becomes unable to work due to a disabling condition, he or she may wish to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. The process of applying for SSDI can feel onerous and complex as it involves many steps and a plethora of required documentation....
California workers like you may have heard of SSDI benefits applying to mental health issues. Social Security benefits often go toward people with physical disabilities or handicaps. But the Social Security Administration recognizes mental conditions that qualify for...
Rare diseases include conditions that affect fewer than 1 in 200,000 individuals in the United States. Despite their rarity, these diseases result in significant disability. The National Institutes of Health estimate that up to 30 million Americans have one of 7,000...
Individuals who have an anxiety disorder may qualify for Social Security disability insurance. These monthly payments provide income for a person who cannot work because of his or her disabling condition. Types of anxiety disorders Generalized anxiety is a medical...
Often starting with just a small hand or leg tremor, Parkinson’s disease can progress into a work-limiting medical condition. If you or someone you love has Parkinson’s disease, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may be available. Unfortunately, there is no...
Though not largely understood, postpartum depression is a condition that affects many new mothers following the births of their children or a miscarriage. Postpartum depression, otherwise known as postnatal depression, can persist for several months or even years...
A serious medical condition may allow you to file for Social Security Disability benefits. You need to prove, however, that you no longer have the ability to perform any type of work. Various conditions may allow you to file a claim for SSDI benefits, but the Social...
If you are one of the many residents in California who is not able to work to a level sufficient to provide for yourself due to a disability or a blindness, you may be wondering what type of financial benefits may be available to you. Some people may have disability...
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes dramatic shifts in mood. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the disorder affects around 2.8% of Americans 18 years and older. On average, bipolar disorder manifests itself at around age 25,...
