There are many different diseases and impairments that can lead to an inability to sit for long periods at a time. As a result, you may find it difficult to find gainful employment with such a limitation and may be wondering if you can receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits as a result. The Social…

There’s no doubt that the amputation of a limb or body part can significantly alter your life. However, sometimes it can also greatly impact your ability to be able to work. In such a case you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. It’s important to keep in mind that since different amputations…

When you are unable to work due to a disability, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can prove to be invaluable. But though you may be relieved to receive a disability award letter in the mail, you may not know what you should do next. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will mail you an award letter…

A disability hearing allows the Social Security Administration (SSA) to determine how disabling your condition actually is and whether it actually precludes you from being able to work. Any time you are in front of a judge it can be quite nerve-wracking. That’s why it can help to anticipate the questions that you will be…

One challenge that disability applicants potentially face is obtaining benefits with a lack of health insurance. If you receive health insurance through your employer and recently stopped working due to your disability, losing health insurance may be a big worry for you.  Not only does this prevent you from getting the treatment you need to…

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is significantly under-developed. This may include the aorta, aortic valve, left ventricle, and mitral valve. Therefore the left side of the heart is unable to send enough blood throughout the body, causing the right side of…

Back pay, or past-due benefits, are benefits owed to you for the months you waited before being approved.  Since it can take months, or possibly years, before you are eventually approved for benefits, it’s common to receive a lump sum of back pay. This lump sum is based on the total number of months you…

Fibromyalgia is a disease in which one experiences muscle pain and tenderness throughout the body. It is often accompanied by issues with mood, memory, fatigue, altered sleep patterns, and sometimes restless leg syndrome, numbness and tingling in the arms and legs, sensitivity to light, noise, and temperature, and issues with the bladder or bowel. Fibromyalgia…

Often when we think of disabilities and those that qualify for benefits, we think of physical impairments. However, whether you have experienced active combat overseas, witnessed a violent crime, or otherwise experienced a traumatic event, it can impact you just as much – if not more so – than a visible, physical disability.  When you…

When you are unable to work due to a disability, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can make a big difference in your ability to make ends meet – and they do. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that over 10 million people are currently receiving Social Security disability benefits. But how do you…