While many associated disability benefits with those who have suffered physical illness or injury preventing them from being able to secure gainful employment, disability benefits are also available to those with qualifying mental illnesses. Some such mental illnesses may include bipolar or anxiety disorder. In fact, a variety of other mental illnesses that may prevent…

Social Security is often at the center of some very heated political debates. People have strong feelings about Social Security and it seems as if some threat or another to the Social Security system is being talked about on various news outlets. Once again Social Security is in the headlines. President Trump made an announcement…

The Social Security disability claim process can be much more overwhelming than a person may initially anticipate. Retaining a lawyer to help you apply for disability benefits or appeal a decision rendered by the SSA on a disability claim can bring you a great deal of peace of mind as you try to access these…

A long term disability policy can provide valuable benefits in the event that you become unable to work. Some choose to purchase an individual long term disability policy on their own, but some employers also offer long term disability (LTD) coverage in their employee benefit packages. Should you become unable to work, you may qualify…

Becoming disabled to the point where you are unable to perform essential duties of your job is scary on a number of levels. You are dealing with a whole new set of restrictions on your ability to go through the normal activities of everyday life. Additionally, the thought of your job being in jeopardy because…

Thousands of Americans suffer from various forms of depression. It is a mood disorder most prominently recognized by feelings of intense sadness, hopelessness, and low self-worth. Depression can often cause reduced energy levels and loss of interest in what used to be enjoyable, referred to as “anhedonia.” In certain cases, depression can be disabling to…