Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that drastically affects the victims' perceptions of the world around them and their ability to interact with others. It is usually disabling and it often strikes when victims are quite young, so it's important for parents and...
Month: May 2019
Just How Does Social Security Evaluate Claims?
Earlier this month, The Tennessean ran an interesting piece detailing the newspaper's efforts to obtain information about the workload of Social Security medical consultants. These doctors, paid by Social Security, make the first decision about whether a claimant is...
Little-known facts about bipolar disorder
One of the biggest problems with mental disorders in the United States is that a lot of people simply do not understand them. They don't have a lot of information about them, and that leads to false assumptions and the rise of dangerous myths.One such disorder is...
What if I Need a Second Disability Hearing?
The hearing is understandably the most stressful part of the disability application process for many people.It's common to feel anxious about having to discuss medical issues in front of strangers. Many claimants dislike having to explain to someone why they should...
Your war injury could impact your children
War injuries can change you forever. The physical loss of a limb could make it impossible for you to work, for instance. A traumatic brain injury could change your personality. The post-traumatic stress you feel could stress you out and lead to issues with anger,...
Anxiety disorder and Social Security Disability benefits
Everyone struggles with anxiety from time to time. However, some people experience anxiety so severe that it effectively cripples their ability to function normally or hold down a job.If you have a problem with chronic anxiety, you may qualify for Social Security...
Unemployment and Disability Benefits
Individuals who are unable to work because of physical or mental disabilities or prolonged illness face significant money hardships for obvious reasons. They are unable to work and unable to earn a living, but have not yet received any disability benefits. The current...
There may be fewer veterans in 2037
While predictions are usually not 100% accurate, it's important to note that the veteran population is declining, and it is predicted to keep doing so through at least 2037.That prediction comes from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which looked at the numbers...
Who Decides if I am Disabled?
After you have applied for disability benefits, your claim will be reviewed by the Disability Determination Services office in your state. An examiner will be assigned to your file. The examiner and a doctor will review the medical evidence in your case and the claims...
Injured At Work?
Find out if you can collect Work Comp benefits too