ALS is a nerve disease that progresses quickly. To date, there is no known cure for you or others who have been diagnosed. This disease attacks the nerve cells that allow you to move your voluntary muscles. These are the muscles in your arms, hands, fingers, legs,...
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Social Security Disability and fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a complex medical problem that is associated with numerous troubling physical symptoms. It’s estimated to affect between 2% and 4% of the population in the United States, with women being affected by the condition roughly two to seven times more often...
A denied SSDI application is often the first step toward benefits
It can be hard to recover from rejection. When a government program like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) rejects your application and tells you you don't qualify for benefits, you may feel like giving up. After all, applying for SSDI is often a last resort...
What kinds of conditions may qualify for Social Security Disability?
The Social Security Disability (SSDI) program is a federal insurance program that provides benefits to disabled workers and their dependents. A disability must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death to qualify for benefits. Every application has to...
What is the difference between SSDI and SSI?
When dealing with a disability there are two options available under the Social Security Act (SSA) that can provide a source of replacement income and medical benefits: Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both SSDI and SSI are in...
Can people with serious social anxiety disorder qualify for SSDI benefits?
Too many people still minimize the impact of a social anxiety disorder (SAD) on those who suffer from it. However, if you or someone you love is one of those sufferers, you know it can be as devastating to your life – and your ability to work -- as many physical...
Could VR technology be the future go-to PTSD treatment option?
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,...
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...