A career can take a real toll on your body, particularly if you do manual labor. Years of lifting, pulling, pushing and twisting don’t just put you at risk for an acute injury. You may also suffer from long-term wear and tear that, over time, has a real impact. As...
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Is it possible to work while you file for disability benefits?
When you apply for disability benefits, many details about your future can be uncertain. What happens if the government does not approve your benefits? How long will it take for your application to go through? Will you have the funds you need to support yourself and...
The impact of having multiple versus a single disabling condition
You can apply for Social Security Disability (SSD), no matter if you have one medical impairment or multiple ones. The severity of your physical or mental limitations is more of a determining factor as to whether you qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...
When can your SSDI benefits be garnished?
If you're receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you likely depend on this money to pay for housing, food, medical care and other necessities. However, did you know that in some cases, your payments can be garnished to pay the money you owe?Social...
The challenges of getting SSDI when you have MS
Getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a challenge for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). In fact, just 37% of people with MS have their initial application approved.Part of the issue is that people who apply for SSDI have to show...
Physical conditions more of a barrier to job than mental illness
A recent study completed at Rutgers University shows just how urgent the need is for integrated physical health and mental health care for those who suffered from chronic mental illness conditions.The study's lead author said, "Without addressing physical health...
The long process of disability approval
An illness or injury that prevents you from going to work can be stressful in several ways. Not only are you dealing with the suffering of the illness or injury, but you may also have expensive medical treatments or prescriptions to afford, which may be difficult if...
Neck injuries can affect your ability to work
Neck injuries and resulting neck pain can be caused by a variety of factors including work accidents, sports injuries, car accidents and improper lifting. Individuals can also injure their necks by sitting at a computer for an extended period, falling or by diving...
You may qualify for disability benefits if you have lupus
Lupus is a very debilitating, chronic illness. The symptoms associated with lupus generally get worse over time. You may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits if you've been diagnosed with this condition and your health has deteriorated to the point...
Alzheimer’s disease and Social Security Disability benefits
Alzheimer's disease is typically associated with the elderly -- or at least with people who are in their senior years. However, many thousands of people who have the been diagnosed with the disease are under 65.What's known as early-onset Alzheimer's can strike people...
