Social Security disability benefits offer vital financial support to many disabled individuals who can no longer work. The wait for approval for these benefits can create high levels of anxiety and severe financial pressure. You may, however, be hesitating to apply for benefits for one reason or another. Here, we will address when you should…

Across the United States, many people are grappling with alcoholism or drug addiction. It can take over a person’s life. It can destroy a person’s relationships. It can make it almost impossible to retain gainful employment. It can have debilitating health consequences. Does this mean it can be considered a disability for purposes of SSA…

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…

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…