Both brain injuries and spinal cord injuries can result in permanent disabilities when they are serious enough. These are difficult injuries for medical professionals to treat, as they do not always heal completely. Even with medical care, someone could experience...
SSD – Social Security Disability Benefits For Injuries
How does a disability change your home life?
Public spaces must be accessible for all, including those with disabilities. They have to be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant.However, many experts note that the same regulations do not apply to homes. This means that someone who suffers an injury and...
Paralysis: Related issues and disorders
For those suffering from paralysis, whether it is permanent or temporary, the main issue is the paralysis itself. That's what changes their and has such a drastic impact on their future.However, it is important to remember that people suffering from paralysis may also...
There is still much to learn about spinal cord injuries
If you suffer from a serious spinal cord injury, one of the first things that the doctor is going to tell you is that it may never fully heal. They're not trying to be negative or make you feel like it's impossible, but they want to be honest with you about the...
Can you get Social Security Disability for a broken limb?
Accidents happen and it doesn't take much more than a trip over a curb to wind up with a broken limb -- or maybe two broken limbs. If you suddenly find yourself with both arms or both legs in a cast, however, you can't count on Social Security Disability benefits to...
Peripheral Neuropathy and Disability Benefits
According to the Mayo Clinic, peripheral neuropathy is the result of damage to the peripheral nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet, but can affect other areas of the body as well. People with peripheral neuropathy generally...
What are the most common Social Security disabilities?
There are many types of disabilities that could qualify someone to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. These disabilities range in severity from permanently disabling to life-threatening conditions. If you feel that your medical condition is preventing...
Proving your disability is a must to obtain compensation
When you suffer an injury, you may not initially think that it will lead down the path to Social Security Disability (SSD). Usually, people think that they will recover, and in many cases, that's true.Unfortunately, some are unable to fully recover and may need...
Children may qualify for Social Security benefits
When you suffer an injury that results in temporary or permanent disability, you should have the right to seek Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. One thing you may realize is that as a worker who is obtaining Social Security, your children also have a right to...
How much is spent on Social Security Disability each year?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) admits that workplace injuries and illnesses result in many of the disabilities seen in the United States today. As a result, it's important for workers' compensation programs to run in workplaces and to have other safety nets...
Back injuries: Applying for disability benefits
While some back injuries do not qualify a person for disability benefits, some will. You'll need to prove that you have a medically determinable back impairment. These include injuries such as: Spinal stenosis Herniated discs (chronic pain, untreatable) Nerve root...
Social Security wait times delay disability benefits
When there aren't enough people to help with Social Security claims, time becomes the enemy for victims who need benefits. It's tiring to know you deserve and need benefits but you have to wait time and time again for the process that could finally bring you relief. A...
What’s the difference between short- and long-term disability?
If you're planning to claim disability, you should understand the differences between long-term and short-term disability insurance. These kinds of disability insurance cover you in different circumstances and apply for different lengths of time. Some people claim...
Can you qualify for disability after a head injury?
If you have a head injury, you can take steps to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD). While a severe head or brain injury does impact your everyday life, you'll need to prove that to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to obtain disability benefits....
This is what happens if you appeal your disability rejection
If you've applied for disability and did not receive an approval letter, you may have to appeal the decision to reject your claim. The second level of appeals is known as a disability hearing. This is when you appear in front of an Administrative Law judge to discuss...
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