People often associate anxiety with nervousness. However, anxiety is more than that; it could limit your ability to do simple tasks, like talking to people. With this condition, you could feel restless and fall into a rabbit hole of negative thoughts, worsening your...
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Caring for a child with cerebral palsy when your income is limited
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common developmental disabilities among children. It is often characterized by limitations in their mobility and speech. Since the condition limits the ability of children to perform daily tasks, they are dependent on their...
Fighting for your benefits: Steps for appealing an SSD case
Unexpected things can happen as you strive to put food on your family’s table. Accidents and injuries can still occur regardless of how many precautions you take. Sometimes, you even fail to notice that the persistent pain you are feeling is already a long-term...
Can I go back to work while receiving my disability benefits?
Anyone can face tough times after sustaining a disabling injury or health condition, making their Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) a vital resource. If an injured worker cannot make a living while recovering, they can rely on benefit payments to help them...
How do I get SSD benefits after back surgery?
Pop! Crack! Snap! These are all fun sounds to hear when watching an action movie but not what we want to hear coming from our back. You likely have a lot of questions if those action-packed sounds signal a need for back surgery instead of a fun night out at the...
What is a vocational expert’s role at an SSD hearing?
Navigating the Social Security Disability (SSD) process can be challenging, no matter what your condition. Many people with perfectly valid claims ultimately find themselves at a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), hoping to overturn an SSD denial. At any...
On what grounds can your SSD claim be refused?
Thousands of Americans apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits each year. Unfortunately, most of these claims are denied. And this begs the question – why do seemingly clean SSD claims fall through the cracks? Social Security Disability benefits can be...
A federal lawsuit over lost SSI benefits has finally settled
There’s no doubt that 2020 and 2021 were unique years that upended many people’s lives. Those who rely on government benefits were more than inconvenienced. In some cases, they couldn’t get the benefits they needed to care for themselves and their families during this...
4 mental health illnesses that may qualify for SSDI
Mental illnesses can impact a person's ability to work and lead a fulfilling life. These conditions may qualify some individuals for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. 1. Depression Depression is a pervasive mood disorder. It affects millions of people...
What are your real odds of being approved for SSDI?
Have you been told that “everybody” gets denied the first time that they file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? This is a very common thing to hear, and it often causes a lot of people to delay filing. After all, when you’re already struggling...