Qualifying for Disability Benefits

Not many life experiences are as traumatic as losing a limb. Unfortunately, millions of Americans have some form of amputation. Depending on the nature of the amputation, the loss of a limb can impact your ability to move or even work.  If you are no longer able to...

A car accident can be a serious, life-altering event. Accidents occurring at high speeds end with great force that can cause some internal injuries. Often they can have devastating consequences and impact multiple areas of your life depending on severity. One such...

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system. Unfortunately, no standard tests can currently help diagnose this disease. However, some specific symptoms help in diagnosing Parkinson’s disease. While Parkinson’s disease symptoms will vary from one...

Social Security Disability Insurance is meant to provide for people who have been hard workers and suddenly become unable to work. It's administered by the Social Security Administration using funds deposited through taxes paid by employees and employers in this...

When you think of someone who is blind, you likely assume that they can't see anything at all. And this certainly is the case for some individuals, either those who have suffered injuries, who have become blind gradually or who are born with the disability. However,...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers several different benefits. The SSA collects Social Security taxes from workers and then uses that revenue to fund benefits for people with disabilities and those old enough to retire. Many people know the basics...

Social Security Disability benefits may be available for those who qualify based on their past work history and who cannot work as a result of serious injuries or disabilities. As someone who struggles with chronic headaches, you may be able to obtain benefits if you...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the government organization responsible for reviewing disability requests and distributing benefits. Many people who turn to the SSA for support will request Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSDI benefits can...

If you are living with a respiratory condition, such as damage to your lung capacity caused by chemical exposure or the development of severe asthma, then you may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. SSD is available to those who cannot...

If you have a heart condition, you might wonder if you can claim Social Security Disability (SSD) because of your limitations and ongoing problems. It depends. Read more to better understand what goes into a disability claim for a heart condition. What are the...