Qualifying for Disability Benefits

You have worked hard for years. But now, a mental health condition makes it hard to keep going. If this sounds like you, know that you are not alone. Your struggle is real and valid.  Mental health conditions can be just as limiting as physical ones. The good news is...

It’s easy to understand that many major injuries qualify as disabilities. If you suffer a spinal cord injury that leaves you paralyzed from the waist down, for example, it clearly impacts your ability to work. Because you can no longer work, you may qualify for Social...

Many people seeking disability benefits and exploring their options regarding SSDI have physical limitations. For instance, someone may suffer a spinal cord injury which means they will never walk again and cannot return to work. Or they may experience an amputation...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is something that is often misunderstood by those who don’t struggle with the disorder. They imagine that the person just feels relatively tired. An outsider may think that everyone feels tired from time to time, and they won’t...

There are many different injuries or illnesses that are going to keep you out of work. But much of the time, this just means you can’t work until you recover. If you get sick for a week, you’re not going to qualify for benefits. You may get workers comp benefits if...

Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer that’s aggressive. It affects the lining of the abdomen and is primarily caused by asbestos exposure. This disease often causes initial symptoms of weight loss and swelling and pain in the abdomen. These symptoms can severely...

People who are injured or have a life-altering disability may need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Securing Income (SSI). These programs are meant to provide a source of income to individuals who can’t work. There are strict...

A lot of people have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the people who live with this condition are the only ones who understand just how debilitating it can be. PTSD is a trauma-related anxiety disorder, and it can be deeply disabling.  What are the...

The application for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is the same no matter where you file it – and the definition the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses for “disability” is always the same, so why do approval rates vary so much from state to state?...

For qualified individuals, disability benefits can serve as a welcome financial relief when they can no longer work due to a disabling condition. If you’ve already been approved for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, it is important to understand that your...