Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of a progressive neurological disorder that is characterized by a decline in memory and behavioral skills. During the onset of the disease, the patient may have trouble remembering names or recent conversations. As the disease...
What may cause your SSDI benefits to end?
Once your SSDI benefits are approved, you may wonder if or when they will end. After all, you may have struggled financially waiting for benefits to start and want to avoid that situation moving forward. Several things may cause your SSDI benefits to end. Keep...
Common eye issues that may qualify for SSDI benefits
There’s no question that eye issues can severely impact your ability to work. A common misconception is that you must be completely blind and declared legally blind before receiving disability benefits. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, a few eye...
These mistakes could jeopardize your social security disability claim
Most social security disability applications are denied for various reasons, which is why you need to be careful when going through the claims process. It can be frustrating having to start all over or appeal a denied application, especially when you need the benefits...
Does cancer help people qualify for SSDI benefits?
People find themselves needing time off of work for many different medical issues. If you break your clavicle in a car crash, that might need several months stuck at home and then weeks and physical therapy rebuilding your strength. Most of those medical issues will...
What you share on social media could hurt your SSDI claim
Social media has become one of the dominant ways that people communicate with each other. A single post announcing a job change or pregnancy can save someone dozens of repetitive phone calls. Many people use social media to maintain a specific image, and they post...
Hot to strengthen your disability claim
Losing your ability to work can be extremely stressful and leaves many important factors up in the air. Families are often left wondering how they are going to keep a roof over their heads and eat. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one program that can...
Can you get Social Security Disability with a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from mild to severe – and you may never fully recover from a severe one. You may also never be able to return to work. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are one form of payment that could alleviate some of the...
Spinal injuries affect the body in numerous ways
Spinal injuries are serious ailments that can cause a significant amount of pain and discomfort. Crucially, the symptoms of such injuries are not limited to the back but can involve other parts of the body. Often, injuries to the spinal cord do permanent damage, but...
What relief can SSDI benefits bring?
Millions of Americans earn regular income through gainful employment. Unfortunately, a disability can happen to anybody -- and that can make it impossible for you or someone you love to keep working. For those faced with disabilities or other impairments, it can be...