When you are struggling with a disability that prevents you from working, it can have a huge impact on your life and your ability to afford even the most basic of needs. That’s why it can be such a huge help to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. However, the application and review processes for…

When you are unable to work due to a disability, it can prove very difficult to make ends meet. That’s why the government created Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. SSD benefits, which are offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA) provide assistance to those living with disabilities and other medical conditions. When considering the purpose…

Don’t let its name fool you – Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is more than just the regular exhaustion many of us feel after a long day. In fact, CFS is a disorder that impacts one’s nervous system and causes such severe fatigue (among other symptoms) that it can be debilitating….

When most people think about COVID-19 and how it can impact your health, they worry about the risk of death. And although most people who catch the virus will have mild symptoms, there are those who don’t have mild symptoms, but who also do not die. These individuals often feel the impact of the virus…

There are many disabilities that may qualify you to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits in order to provide you with the support you need to live. One such condition is Borderline Personality Disorder.  What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder is a disease that includes maladaptive patterns of behavior, such as patterns of…

Obesity can have a detrimental impact on many different aspects of your life. But can it interfere with your ability to hold a job? When obesity is established by objective medical evidence from an acceptable medical source (AMS), it may be considered a medically determinable impairment (MDI).  However, it’s important to note that obesity alone…

When someone suffers from a disability or condition, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can really help. However, it’s not just the person who suffers from the disability who’s impacted. Family and loved ones of the individual with the disability also commonly struggle with financial assistance. Medical bills and other expenses related to the disability can…

When a disability prevents you from gainful employment, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can help you to makes ends meet. The amount that you receive is dependent upon a variety of factors, including your earnings record. But what happens if your condition gets worse? Are you allowed to receive more money in SSD benefits? SSD…

Nowadays it’s common to receive multiple spam calls a day. But while we know when we’re dealing with an unsolicited call, it can be difficult to tell when we’re dealing with someone pretending to be from an organization we’re actually a part of. When people pretend to be calling from one organization but are not…

Learning that you have a disability can be tough news to absorb – especially if it impacts your ability to keep working. When your disability prevents you from working you not only have to worry about your disability but how you will make ends meet. Luckily, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD)…