When many of our readers in North Carolina think of a person who has a disability, they may think of a physical disability caused by an injury or illness. But what some people may not know is that some serious mental disorders can leave a person disabled too. And,...
Month: April 2017
Month: April 2017
Overcoming obstacles to get approved for SSD benefits
Many people may make the mistake of thinking that only elderly people need to know about Social Security Disability and other programs that are intended to help employees who are no longer able to work. But, as a recent report pointed out, that simply isn't the...
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits for an illness
There are millions of Americans who are dealing with debilitating illnesses on a daily basis. For these people, the simplest of daily tasks can be a huge undertaking. But does their illness qualify as a disability? That can be a crucial question when it comes to...
Can you qualify for SSD benefits for injuries?
There are millions of Americans who deal with physical and mental disabilities. Some qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits. But, some of our readers may wonder, does it matter how you develop the disability to receive this benefits? For instance, can...
Have COPD? Don’t let your chance for SSD benefits go up in smoke
You might have thought you had yet another bout of bronchitis, but then you received some startling news. Your doctor diagnosed you as suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and told you that it's progressive, which means that it only gets worse.What is...