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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
If you're a disabled adult, you may qualify to open something called an ABLE account. This is named for the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014. It's a tax-advantaged investment account, managed by each state, that people with disabilities and their...
Certain maladies seem more common now than they were in the past. For instance, many people suffer from gluten intolerance, celiac disease and other autoimmune conditions. Another ailment that many more people seem to live with these days is irritable bowel syndrome....
If you receive any type of benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you are required to report any changes in your life that could impact your eligibility for those benefits. That's true of retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance...
Do you have a loved one who's receiving Social Security benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but you're concerned that they aren't able to manage that money? Maybe they're losing track of it, they're...
