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)…

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…