Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides financial support to people with limited income and resources. You can also apply for SSI on behalf of your child if they meet the disability criteria. However, the Social Security Administration...
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Do I qualify for SSD benefits if I am diabetic?
Living with diabetes can be challenging. In severe cases, it may impact your ability to work. If you are struggling with diabetes-related complications, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic...
What you need to know about heart failure
Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you've run a marathon, even though you've barely gotten out of bed. Your body aches, your breath is short and the simplest tasks feel like climbing the peak of a mountain. This is the harsh reality for patients living with...
How can anxiety affect my job?
Have you ever had one of those days where you can’t shake the feeling of dread, even though nothing specific is wrong? For many, this is a daily struggle with anxiety, and it can have a significant impact on their professional lives. But there are those struggling...
What role does RFC play in qualifying for SSD/SSI benefits?
The Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) assessment plays a critical role in determining eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. This assessment evaluates what kind of work a person can perform despite their...
Do I qualify for SSDI when I have chronic pain?
Living with chronic pain can be incredibly hard. After all, it can affect every aspect of your life. If you’re wondering whether you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) due to chronic pain, the answer is yes. However, there are specific criteria...
3 mental conditions covered by SSDI
Every year, millions of people rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to support them when they are unable to work due to a disability. However, you might be wondering, are mental conditions covered by SSDI? The short answer is yes. Here are just three...
Carpal tunnel syndrome after years at a desk job
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when intense pain runs along the median nerve causing numbness, burning in the fingers and inability to grasp things properly that can result in dropping objects. While carpal tunnel can affect anyone, it mostly affects people who work...
What you need to know about securing Social Security Disability benefits for mental conditions
If you have a mental health condition that affects your ability to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. It is essential that you understand the process and which conditions may make you eligible. Qualifying mental conditions The Social...
Is Long COVID considered a Medically Determinable Impairment (MDI)?
No, it is not officially labeled as a medically determinable impairment (MDI). However, Disability Determination Services (DDS) can classify individual cases of Long COVID as MDIs if the symptoms are severe enough to prevent the person from accomplishing daily...