Do you have a medical condition that makes it difficult for you to work? If so, you could receive Social Security Disability benefits. To receive disability benefits, you will need to fill out an application with the Social Security Administration (SSA) for them to...

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by unpredictable epileptic seizures. Many people with epilepsy can still lead productive lives; however, some cannot function well enough to work. For this reason, they may qualify for Social Security Disability for...

Do you have a medical condition which interferes with your ability to work? You could be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI). Before you file, you should understand filing for Social Security disability can be a long and complicated process....

For those who may have a health condition which interferes with their ability to work, receiving disability benefits can make a huge difference in their life. They can use the benefits to help pay for housing, food, clothing, medical care, and other necessities....

According to data from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey, 26.9 million American Adults age 18 and older reported experiencing vision loss. While there are no accepted definitions for "vision loss" or “visually impaired”, the survey consisted of those who...

Many who get denied disability do not take the step of appealing to a disability hearing. They fear it will be complicated and not help them win their disability benefits. But, the hearing is not complicated and is the part of the disability appeals process when the...

Millions of Americans walk around every day with a “ticking time bomb” inside their bodies. They have an aneurysm somewhere inside their body that is restricting blood flow to vital organs and could rupture at any moment. Those who have an aneurysm may not be able to...

According to the Parkinson's Foundation, nearly 1 million Americans live with Parkinson's disease. The Foundation says approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every year. Parkinson's disease can cause great physical and emotional...

Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. It came upon them gradually and altered their lives in a multitude of ways. For those affected in their younger years, it can alter their ability to maintain a job, therefore, adding their burden. However,...

When you file for disability benefits, you must meet certain requirements set forth by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Most of these requirements pertain to the physical or mental aspect of your disability and how it affects you in your daily life. The SSA...