A stroke happens when something, like a blood clot, interrupts blood flow to the brain, depriving the essential organ of vital oxygen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that strokes affect nearly 800,000 individuals every single year. While many...
It is not only physical conditions that can make you eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Mental conditions, such as bipolar disorder, can also qualify you. To demonstrate the limitations that the condition has on your ability to work, you must provide...
If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits, prepare to endure a long wait for approval. Without the ability to work, you will likely have to look at various ways to remain solvent until the Social Security Administration approves your...
California residents like you with depression know how devastating it is. You lose interest in things you once loved. You have little to no energy. You may even struggle to get out of bed in the morning. This is why depression is often qualified for SSDI benefits....
Most people in Los Angeles and elsewhere know that mental health conditions affect a large segment of the population. They also know that whether these individuals are young or old, they face financial challenges that are often alleviated by social security income....
Ask someone in Los Angeles to define the term "Social Security disability benefits," and they will likely respond by saying that it is the federal financial assistance given to adults who are unable to work. Such answers may be understandable; after all, why would a...
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...
Whether you work from home or in a physical workplace, mental health is important. Paying attention to mental health in the workplace is especially important in high-paced cities like Los Angeles, where employers might not always prioritize the wellbeing of their...
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. Learn how the SSDI program evaluates anxiety disorder and the...
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...
