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…
Continue reading…Schizophrenia and Social Security Disability Benefits
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…
Continue reading…Death Benefits May be Denied if Your Loved One Was Unvaccinated
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…
Continue reading…Can the Use of Marijuana Negatively Impact Your Disability Claim?
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…
Continue reading…What Does a Social Security Disability Attorney Do?
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…
Continue reading…Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Social Security Disability
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…
Continue reading…Awarded SSD Benefits Re-applied Annually
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…
Continue reading…Are SSD Benefits Taxable?
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…
Continue reading…Can Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Qualify You for SSD Benefits?
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….
Continue reading…If You Suffer from Long-term Effects of COVID, Can You Qualify for SSD Benefits?
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…
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