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...

According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 54 children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Another CDC study estimates almost 2% of the adult population (18 years +) have an ASD. Because of the effect of autism,...

One of the hardest things a parent may ever deal with is the disability or severe illness of their child. It can be a heavyweight on your emotions when your child is hurting and you can’t take it away. Unfortunately, many disabilities or illnesses affecting children...

To determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs to know the details of an applicant’s medical condition and of their work history. You may wonder why the SSA cares about your work history. A...