While most people know about Alzheimer's disease, many other illnesses impact the frontal region of the brain and cause severe impairment. This can quickly limit a person's ability to hold a job and maintain a steady income. Pick's disease, though far less common than...
Liver disease is a progressive, often debilitating and many times deadly condition. Though liver disease can develop due to factors that are completely outside of your control, such as Hepatitis C, it often develops as a result of excessive alcohol consumption. If you...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury that comes with particular jobs. The resulting discomfort is sometimes enough to force paycheck earners to quit working. Suffering individuals are eligible for Social Security Disability Income. Recovering from...
When you submit an application for Social Security Disability Insurance in California and receive a denial after doing so, you may feel valid frustration. However, recognize that many people receive denials in response to their original applications only to find...
By applying for Supplemental Security Income, you authorize an official to review your assets and resources. According to the Social Security Administration's website, an agent may request records from your bank or financial institution to verify your claim. If, as a...
The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program offers resources to disability benefit recipients seeking to reenter the workforce. When a qualifying injury or illness leaves people unable to work for 12 months or more, some may qualify for Social Security...
A sudden injury that causes permanent disability may unexpectedly end victims' careers. If people ever reach a point in recovery where they can reasonably hold a job again, the uncertainty of working with their disability may seem daunting. Fortunately, the United...
Social Security Disability Insurance provides benefits for eligible individuals who have a mental or physical disability. Understanding the coverage you may receive through SSDI can inform the decision about whether to apply for benefits. Review SSDI benefit programs...
Every year, the Social Security Administration will issue a cost-of-living adjustment to benefits paid under the system. You should note COLA only applies to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. The SSA announced for 2022, the COLA will be 5.9%,...
People who experience anxiety at work may notice a significant impact on their focus and productivity. In serious circumstances, people suffering from anxiety may need to take time off of work. There are many circumstances, behaviors and encounters that could trigger...
