In order to be approved to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you must convince the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you meet the requirements. This includes not only the existence of a disease or disability but also the inability to retain employment as a result of it. One of the best ways to boost…

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can greatly alleviate the financial difficulties that many individuals with disabilities face. But unfortunately, sometimes you may be denied SSD benefits. Sometimes an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), who works for the Social Security Administration (SSA) and helps to decide the outcome of your case, will decide against you. He or…

Whether or not someone is entitled to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits depends upon their medical records. It’s the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) responsibility to look through your medical history to determine if your disability qualifies you. In order to receive SSD benefits, an applicant must suffer from an impairment that has lasted or…

When someone suffers from a disability that prevents them from working, it can be difficult to make ends meet. That’s where Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can greatly help. A disability for purposes of receiving SSD benefits is defined as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental…

It’s apparent that COVID-19 can pose a real threat, sometimes causing severe or even deadly symptoms. That’s why it’s a relief when people recover from the virus. However, sometimes people still experience shortness of breath even after recovery, sometimes even requiring oxygen. This condition is known as acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, and can…

If you suffer a physical injury or disease that precludes you from being able to work, you likely qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But what many people don’t realize is that sometimes mental disabilities can be just as serious. Here’s what to know about schizophrenia and SSD benefits.  Schizophrenia is a psychotic mental…

As the war against coronavirus wages on, many workers are forced with a dilemma: either get vaccinated against the virus or face a variety of repercussions from weekly testing and higher health insurance premiums to the loss of their jobs altogether. But now there is a serious penalty for the families of those who die…

As more and more states legalize the use of marijuana – medically and/or recreationally – it continues to be one of the most widely used drugs in the world. In fact, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, almost 20 million people have used marijuana over the last month alone. This is…

When you are suffering from a disability it can be difficult to work and therefore hard to afford even the most basic of necessities. Luckily, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can help you to pay your bills. However, the application for receiving SSD benefits can be extremely overwhelming – especially when you are already dealing…

There are many different diseases and disorders that make it difficult to maintain a job and therefore to make enough money to afford basic necessities. These conditions often qualify the individual suffering from them for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. While many of these diseases are well-known, there are some that are not but yet…