Having a disabling condition that prevents a person from retaining and participating in gainful employment can be stressful enough. Additional stress can then come in the form of applying for and waiting to hear from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding disability benefits. Those who receive a “fully favorable decision” back from the SSA may…

As soon as you become disabled, you should apply for Social Security Disability benefits. After applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, there is a five-month waiting period. This means that payments will not begin until six months from the beginning of your disability.  If you apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social…

If you are about to apply for Social Security disability benefits, the last thing you probably want to consider are the hurdles ahead. It is a reality, however, that applicants must face in order to help them succeed in this often frustrating process. Here, we will take a look at some of the common challenges…

A stroke is a serious health event and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), a stroke occurs when there is a block in the blood flow to the brain. You see, a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients, transported by blood flow, to the brain is essential….

If you are living with meningitis or some of its lasting effects, you know how debilitating this type of health condition can be. Furthermore, you may have found yourself unable to go to work or find new employment under your new health limitations. This can be scary and you may be scrambling to see what…

When you are in pain, unwell, and struggling on a day-to-day basis in addition to the fact that you find yourself unable to work due to your health status, the prospect of having to go through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process can seem like too much. Yes, applying for these benefits can…

Bringing a successful claim for Social Security disability benefits can be difficult. It can feel like an uphill battle. This may be particularly true should you be bringing a claim for a medical condition that may not be as well established as others. It can also be particularly difficult for conditions that can widely range…

Dementia does not just impact those who have already stopped working due to reaching retirement age. Early-onset dementia claims more people than most might fully be aware of. If you or a loved one are exhibiting signs of early onset dementia and it has impacted your ability to maintain a job, then you might want…

To many, headaches are a nuisance. An ache that persists in your head for an extended period of time can be a real annoyance. For others, headaches become so severe and so persistent that it becomes a disabling condition. The chronic pain in their head prevents them from working. Many times, headaches are a symptom…

People seek Social Security disability benefits for a range of debilitating health conditions. Some of these health conditions have been studied much longer and are more established. Others have only been identified in recent years and there are many people who are not as familiar with them and their symptoms. They are also unlikely to…