Individuals who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often experience an uptick in depressive symptoms because they feel that no one understands what they're going through. Unfortunately, countless individuals who have PTSD share equally traumatizing memories,...
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Could a newly approved drug offer hope to those with Alzheimer’s?
There are few medical conditions that frighten patients as much as Alzheimer's disease. While many people have a deep-seated fear of physical disability, cognitive disability and the loss of memory, autonomy or your sense of self can also be a chilling prospect....
How do VA disability benefits differ from Social Security Disability?
When you suffer from disabilities related to your military service, you have every right to expect benefits through the Veterans Administration (VA). But what about Social Security Disability (SSD)? Generally speaking, you can receive both VA disability benefits and...
What is a compassionate allowance?
Some disabling medical conditions are so serious that an applicant doesn’t expect to live long enough to go through the traditional process of filing for Social Security disability benefits. In some cases, these conditions are so severe that there isn’t any question...
The Waiting Period For Disability Benefits Has Been Cut For Lou Gehrig’s Disease Patients
If you or someone you love is struggling with Lou Gehrig’s disease, then you may appreciate this good news. On January 20, 2021, news was released that ALS patients would be able to get quicker access to Medicare and disability benefits than in the past. The patients...
Will Social Security Disability payments increase this year?
People who receive government disability benefits have to learn how to survive on a fixed, strict budget. Social Security Disability benefits can be enough to cover the bare minimum of someone's needs, but there is little margin for error. With living expenses like...