You love your work and you love your job. Unfortunately, you do have uncontrolled diabetes that hinders your work day. The second time the ambulance was called for you, your employer asked if you needed more time off.You started going to your doctor to figure out what...
Social Security Disability
You should appeal a disability denial
Living with a disability, especially when it's new, can be a major adjustment. You may not longer be able to do the things you enjoy or be able to work in any substantial amount. You may be worried about how you're going to support yourself and your family, which is a...
Vision loss may qualify you for Social Security Disability
When you were working, you were often around harsh and caustic chemicals. You were always cautious, but that didn't prevent your injuries from taking place. As you put away some of the cleaning supplies you were using, the shelving unit collapsed.Several bottles of...
Struggling with seizures? You may qualify for disability
When you've lived with a disability, you know that it can become difficult. There are ups and downs with any chronic injury or illness. You've had epilepsy for many years, and it has usually been controlled. Then, you were in a car crash that seemed to make it much...
The Social Security Administration’s definition of disabled
When you suffered the injury that led to your disability, you were at a loss. You didn't know how to work things out to make staying gainfully employed a possibility.Then, someone told you that you should file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. You knew...
Will a heart condition qualify for Social Security Disability?
If you have found out that you have heart disease, it can be a devastating moment in your life. Perhaps you were having difficulty breathing or felt pain in your chest. Maybe you had a heart attack and found out about the disease after the fact.Whatever the situation...
New rule threatens to hinder access to Social Security disability
Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits are important for people who are hurt and who cannot work. Those who seek SSDI typically have put in time at their jobs and receive disability based on their work history.The rules for seeking disability are always...
Did Social Security change in 2020?
Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases information about changes to the Social Security program. One of those changes that you may be interested in learning more about is how much you'll be able to receive in Social Security Disability (SSD)...
What are the 4 levels of appeals for disability applications?
You applied for Social Security Disability (SSD), and you thought you'd done everything you could to make it clear that you have a serious disability. You've struggled with your finances, learned to live with less and are just looking to get the financial security you...
Get help if your disability benefits are denied
If you want to obtain Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you will need to fill out an application and wait for an approval. If you receive a letter of denial, you might be surprised and frustrated. The letter will have information on why your request is being...