One of the main things that you need to present when asking for Social Security benefits for an illness is the medical records to prove that you do have that illness. This shows that you have seen medical professionals who have made an accurate diagnosis. You're not...
The Trump administration is considering a new rule that could dramatically impact eligibility for disability benefits. While the draft version of the rule hasn't been publicized, The Huffington Post reports that the rule would re-define full-time work as any job that...
The novel coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic has led to some drastic changes in day-to-day to life. But despite urgings from many leaders and medical professionals for people to stay home as much as possible, the Social Security Administration is still going forward with...
Even soldiers who never see combat and spend their entire careers on military bases may face some serious risks, including the development of fatal diseases. Reports have indicated that cancer rates are quite high for many vets, and they trace it back to dangerous...
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness. While it can occur in teens, many people aren't diagnosed with the disorder until they're in their 20s or 30s. By that time, they may have launched businesses, developed careers and even started families -- so the sudden...
There are a couple of ways that individuals with intellectual impairments may be found eligible for disability benefits by Social Security. Such individuals may demonstrate though a combination of medical records from accepted medial sources and through their own...
The definition of disability is the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medical determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which ahs lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous...
If you have been to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge as part of your disability claim, chances are that you did not find out at that time whether or not you won your case. As you wait and wonder what the result of your case will be, you may also be...
It's a week before your Social Security Disability hearing - what do you do now? How do you prepare? To help put your nerves at ease, there are several pieces of advice to help you navigate the days prior to your hearing to ensure it runs smoothly and you do not come...
You're getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) but you're also thinking about going back to work if possible. You'd like to. Unfortunately, you heard that even trying to work again means you'll instantly lose your access to Medicaid or Medicare.The Social...