SSD – Social Security Disability Benefits For Illnesses

An estimated 38 million Americans, or more than 11 percent of the U.S. population suffers from diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. And it’s likely that a quarter of those individuals don’t even know that they have it. But as anyone living with...

In short, the answer is yes – someone who suffers with chronic migraine headaches may file (and be awarded) Social Security Disability benefits. However, it is important to note that migraines are not specifically found in the Social Security’s listing of impairments....

Breathing is just something that happens naturally and involuntarily, so most people take it for granted. However, for those who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), just taking a breath can be extremely painful. COPD sufferers often experience...

Hematological disorders treated by bone marrow or stem cell transplantation – you will be considered under a disability for at least 12 consecutive months from the date of transplantation. After that, SSA will evaluate any remaining impairment(s) under the criteria...

If you’re one of many people in Minnesota who has an adverse chronic health condition, you might have days where you’re barely able to function. In fact, if your condition is severe and has progressed, you might need support from numerous people and resources just to...

In the United States, millions of people suffer from digestive disorders. It may be surprising to know that, according to recent statistics, digestive disorders cause more hospitalizations among Americans than any other condition. One of the most common digestive...

Skin disorders can affect an individual’s ability to work, sometimes to the extent that maintaining substantial gainful activity is impossible. In determining whether an individual meets the severity requirements for disability based on a skin condition, Social...

Millions of people across the country struggle with asthma. Asthma is an inflammatory and chronic lung condition that constricts the airways and impairs the person’s capacity to breathe. When a person struggles to breathe, it becomes difficult to do anything, much...

Heart conditions rank as one of the top causes of disability in the United States. Fortunately, many people who suffer from heart conditions are eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. However, there are many different types of...

An injury to the head can be debilitating, no matter how minor the injury initially seems. A head injury is a term used to describe any sort of injury to a person’s skull or brain, and it can range from very mild to a traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, depending...

Order in the court! Order in the court! Alllll riiiiise! Objection Your Honor! Relevance?..... Sustained! These theatrics may bring to mind scenes from old legal movies, Law & Order episodes, or other personal experience. However, disability hearings are quite...

Lalalalala! *Plugs ears* “I don’t want to talk about that!” Death is not a subject many (or any) of us like to think about, much less talk about. But it is a reality for everyone, and if you are disabled with a terminal condition or pass away for any reason while...

Suffering a debilitating injury or illness can be a challenging experience. One of the most devastating consequences for those who are sick or injured is when their condition prevents them from performing a job they've done all their life. Luckily, those affected may...

Has your disability derailed your financial stability? Between mounting medical bills, utilities, rent, food, gas, childcare, car loans, and more, being unable to work to pay these off can feel like an incredibly heavy weight. Some resources are out there to assist...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a series of respiratory disorders that prevent proper breathing. The most common COPD conditions are asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. These conditions can occur separately, together, or in...