Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have confounded doctors and made diagnosis and treatment challenging. The medical conditions can affect hundreds of thousands of Americans, but are particularly common among veterans who worked...
Veterans are often victims of severe and permanent injuries that can limit or impact their ability to have children. Spinal cord injuries and damage to reproductive organs has left thousands of service members and their spouses unable to conceive. A...
Veterans returning home from war may suffer a range of physical and mental impairments leaving them unable to return to the workforce. In the most severe cases, these veterans will need medical assistance, treatments of care. Unfortunately, the government has not been...
Increased scrutiny has been placed on the Social Security disability program, with many critics, including politicians, claiming that abuse is responsible for the growing number of claims. New evidence suggests that shifts in the workforce population have led to...
A 55-year-old woman who was approved for Social Security disability benefits after she suffered a brain injury. Her psychologist and social worker agreed that she would benefit from having a trained companion dog as a service animal. However, the board in charge of...
The Social Security Administration recognizes that there are some conditions so severe that applicants will qualify for benefits on a fast-track process. These conditions are listed under the "compassionate allowances" list, giving those with specified severe illness...
Individuals who suffer from mental or physical disabilities often suffer a number of challenges. In addition to health conditions, financial and personal issues can take their toll. Discrimination in the workforce or the housing market can also make life more...
If you become disabled and are unable to work, you will most likely qualify for Social Security disability. How does disability affect your retirement plans? Can a pension impact your rights to collect Social Security? It is important to have a clear understanding of...
Millions have been inspired by the London Olympic and Paralympic Games and the success of household-name gold medalists is giving hope to those who afflicted by physical and mental disabilities worldwide. This year the Paralympics reported unprecedented crowds,...
The treatment of depression often involves a "trial and error" combination of drugs and therapy. For many sufferers, there is no quick, sure, or easy cure. Finding the right treatment, including the correct dosage of medication and therapies can be complicated....
