If you suffer from a digestive disorder, it can interfere with your ability to function and live a typical, financially independent life. Many digestive disorders cause extreme pain daily or make it difficult for patients to leave their homes. The SSA considers any...
To qualify for any type of benefit from the Social Security Administration, you must meet the definition of disability set by the SSA. This can vary wildly from other agencies. It is quite strict and exact, which can make it difficult for people to qualify. You need...
Raising a child on a limited income can be difficult when you have healthy, able-bodied children. However, when you have a child with disabilities, it not only becomes difficult to pay the bills but to care for your child if you need to work extra hours. According to...
U.S. military veterans deserve compensation for illnesses and injuries they suffer because of their service, but sadly, many disabled veterans face an ongoing battle to receive much-needed disability benefits. The VA unfairly denies many claims and makes critical...
When you are facing hard times, you probably have friends or family who want to help you maintain your home and provide you with food. However, receiving some kinds of assistance could cause you to lose some of your Supplemental Security Income. It depends on whether...
Applying for disability benefits is a long, often complex process. In fact, many people receive denials upon their initial application, which can leave them reeling when lacking the funds to cover basic living expenses. Fortunately, it is possible to appeal an SSD...
If your adult child ends up dealing with a condition or injury that results in serious disability, it can feel like a scary and uncertain time. This holds especially true if you simply do not have the financial means to support them. Social Security Disability...
Social Security benefits do not only help the individual who has the account but also his or her family. If you have a disabled child, he or she may get benefits on your account. These benefits can continue even when your child becomes an adult. The Social Security...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition triggered by a traumatic experience. The symptoms of this disorder vary but can be severe, leading to an inability to work. Living with this disorder becomes even more challenging when you can no longer do your job....
If you have a disability, you may rely on your spouse's income. If you are unable to work, you might wonder how you will pay your bills once your husband or wife dies. Depending on your situation, you could be eligible to receive disabled widow and widower benefits....
