Being blind certainly can mean that a person cannot see at all. Medical professionals know that there are some cases where people don’t even see impressions from light. They simply see blackness all the time, and things like contact lenses or even surgery often won’t...
If you’re hoping to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you probably realize that you need sufficient medical evidence to support your claim. However, not every medical provider is considered “acceptable” under the Social Security...
Age is a key consideration in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) evaluation process because it can affect your ability to retrain for new employment and your overall employability. Basically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that as you...
Disability benefits can play a pivotal role in supporting children with special needs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provide financial aid that can offset the cost of care and support a child's quality of life....
There are many different types of disabilities in the United States. Someone can be disabled because of a mental condition that they have or a disease that they’ve contracted. Some disabilities are essentially invisible, while others are very obvious. You never want...
You’ve found yourself in the unfortunate position of being unable to work because of your health. The bills are starting to pile up, and with no steady income stream, you’re worried about how you’ll cope. One option that may be open to you is to apply for Social...
Have you applied for SSD (Social Security Disability) benefits? If so, you should be prepared to practice patience. This process can take between three and five months to hear an initial decision from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Unfortunately, if you...
Cancer typically develops slowly and often doesn't present any noticeable symptoms in its earliest stages. By the time cancer is serious enough for people to go to the doctor, aggressive treatment is often necessary. Especially for those with cancer that has begun to...
You filed your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim a long time ago -- and then you waited and waited some more as it wound its way through one or more levels of appeal. Now, suddenly you’ve received notice that you need a pre-effectuation review contact...
If you struggle with a physical or mental health impairment that is keeping you from working, you may have asked yourself if you are eligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The eligibility requirements as set forth by the Social Security...
