The Social Security Administration uses the Blue Book to outline which conditions qualify individuals for disability benefits. Section 12 of this book details the circumstances and types of mental disorders that qualify claimants. Knowing the types of eligible...
Getting an approval for your application for Social Security Disability benefits is not always easy. In fact, many people who apply for benefits get a denial the first time. According to The Hill, there is a proposal that could make it even more difficult for older...
To qualify for Supplemental Social Security Income benefits, you must meet income requirements. One of those is showing you do not have substantial gainful activity. The Social Security Administration explains that substantial gainful activity is a threshold for work...
When an injury or illness interferes with a person’s ability to work, they may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for financial assistance. However, for many people, applying to this federal program can be an intimidating process. There is a great...
Among the many possible effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there are physical disabilities like problems with balance, coordination and walking. For those in Los Angeles who work in physically demanding fields like construction and nursing, these disabling...
Fibromyalgia is a disabling condition. Researchers believe that the condition affects how your brain and spinal cord process pain and in doing so, amplifies your pain. Living with fibromyalgia involves making adjustments in your life to cope with the pain and fatigue....
In California, disabilities might allow you to apply for Social Security disability benefits. Most people know about physical disabilities, but mental health issues are a relatively new realm. As someone struggling with anxiety, you may wonder if you qualify for these...
Normally, an application for disability benefits may take months for the Social Security Administration to process and approve. People suffering from certain serious conditions may receive an expedited response on their Social Security Disability application. The SSA...
Whether you are worried about a loved one who is currently homeless or you are facing the threat of homelessness yourself, this is often an extremely difficult issue. Sadly, many people become homeless because of mental disorders or a serious disability that prevents...
The Social Security Administration defines obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Those who meet this definition of the mental health condition may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. SSA categorizes OCD with generalized and other anxiety disorders. SSA...
