People sometimes see depression as an issue that fades without treatment. You may blame certain feelings regarding a specific event, not realizing that clinical depression may be the cause. However, if you are experiencing symptoms of clinical depression, you may have...
PTSD can affect you to your core. It is not a condition that is exclusive to one type of injury or occupation. The impact it has on your employment status and capabilities cannot be understated. Disability Rights Law Center has seen the effects of PTSD and how it can...
Qualifying for Social Security benefits gets harder every year. Denials have reportedly hit a record high. This may stem from a growing concern that pressure on the system could cause it to run out, thereby preventing the people who really need it from getting access....
Mental health has gained front-page status in the news over the past few years. Some people suffer from burnout at work and are unable to continue to function on the job. Others come back from war, suffering from PTSD and other mental health illnesses. Many people...
If you have paid taxes into the Social Security Disability Insurance program through your employer but can no longer work due to debilitating medical issues, you may qualify for SSD benefits. Unfortunately, if you are under the age of 50, the Social Security...
When you have been unexpectedly diagnosed with a chronic illness, continuing to do anything that you are used to doing effortlessly may no longer seem possible. One aspect of your life that may feel the impact of your diagnosis is your career. Working together with...
Doing anything when you are experiencing a mental illness can seem overwhelming and at times, impossible. If you are responsible for caring for others, maintaining a job and pursuing a career may become significantly more challenging when your mental state is...
There’s no plausible way you can work to cover your expenses. You’ve been paying into Social Security for years, and now you need to call on the program for help. But just because you need the help, doesn’t mean it’ll be forthcoming. Allowance rates between Social...
When people in California apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they have typically been forced to leave their jobs due to a serious, long-term disability. In order for the Social Security Administration to approve a benefits application, people must have...
The last thing you expected was to suffer an injury on the job. You took pride in following the safety rules and making sure others did, too. Unfortunately, a new hire made a mistake, and you ended up falling and hitting your head as a result. You suffered a moderate...
