Social Security Disability benefits are a tool for you to lean on, but that assumes that you meet the particular qualifications regarding your specific disorder. In the case of spinal cord injuries or disorders, it is important to understand the path ahead and the...
If you are like many Californians, you think Alzheimer's disease is an affliction only older people face. While Alzheimer's disease is significantly more common in older adults, younger ones can develop dementia. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, roughly 5% of...
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...
