Social Security Disability

According to certain statistics, up to 66 percent of applicants for Social Security Disability benefits end up denied. Other estimates even rank it as high as 2 out of every 3 applicants see a denial. However, in many cases, people can successfully appeal this...

If an injury or illness leaves you with a chronic medical condition, you may have the right to file for disability through Social Security. Fibromyalgia is an unpredictable condition that may onset with no traumatic or underlying incident. However, the diagnosis can...

If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you undoubtedly remember how arduous the application process was. In addition to providing comprehensive information about your medical impairment and work history, you may have had to go through at least...

Autism diagnoses seem to be more common nowadays than in the past. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as one out of every 44 children today has some sort of autism spectrum disorder. Those with autism spectrum disorder tend...

Millions of people in the United States suffer from a variety of mental illnesses that may impact their ability to complete their jobs on a daily basis. The Social Security Administration notes that there are 11 categories of mental illnesses and that the evaluations...

Working in the construction industry, nursing field or trucking is an excellent way to make a living in North Carolina. Unfortunately, accidents or illnesses can hinder your ability to earn the money you require to live. However, becoming disabled can make you...

If you have chronic fatigue syndrome, you know just how debilitating the condition can be. In addition to feeling a general sense of tiredness, you also may have chronic pain. Furthermore, your CFS may present as cold- or flulike symptoms that appear regularly. Some...

Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance depends on factors, including your work history and your ability to work. Therefore, receiving worker’s compensation benefits from an on-the-job injury may affect the earnings you get from the U.S. Social Security...