Having a disabling injury can complicate just about every area of your life. Emotionally, it can make you feel frustrated, isolated and depressed if you cannot care for yourself. Physically, you can experience severe pain and mobility issues. Socially, your relationships with your spouse, parents, children and friends can be strained and difficult to maintain. … Read More »
For several months now, reports on the health of Social Security disability benefits funding have been disappointing, to say the least. The federal program is designed to provide financial support to certain people who are disabled and unable to work, as long as they have contributed to Social Security during their employment history. However, due … Read More »
Depression is a serious illness that affects millions of people across the world. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, depression is probably more common that many people realize. Did you know that depression is actually the number one cause of disability? One particularly troubling fact about depression is that it can lead to … Read More »
People who serve in the U.S. military sacrifice so much as a result of their service. Their safety and lives are put in danger and they give up the stability of being at home with their families in order to protect this country. Unfortunately, this sacrifice doesn’t end just because a person’s time in the … Read More »
If you’ve looked into the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, then you probably know that most applications are denied. The Social Security Administration has reported that between 2003 and 2012 denials averaged 59 percent. A denial is not necessarily the end of the process, however, so don’t give up hope. Here let’s … Read More »
If you suffer from a disabling injury or illness that keeps you from working at a full capacity, you could very well qualify for disability benefits. In order to receive these benefits, you must fill out an application and have it accepted by the Social Security Administration. Unfortunately, too many people make the mistake of … Read More »
People who are seeking disability benefits generally understand that there are several criteria that must be met in order for an application to be successful. The condition must be properly diagnosed and appear on the list of impairments developed by the Social Security Administration. An applicant must also have paid a certain amount in Social … Read More »
We often discuss the fact that pursuing Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income can be so frustrating because of the medical requirements that must be met. It is true that meeting the medical eligibility requirements can be a frustrating and complicated process, but it is just one part of the process. Even if … Read More »
One of the most common types of injuries that can keep people from working is a back injury. Our backs support our entire body and are crucial to our ability to perform daily tasks. People who suffer from back pain or have a spinal cord injury can find it extremely difficult or even impossible to … Read More »
In our last blog post, we explored a case of a woman who had successfully appealed her denied claim for disability benefits. Her application for disability benefits, as we discussed in that post, was originally denied because the Social Security Administration did not believe she had proved that her conditions were severe enough to qualify … Read More »