Carpal tunnel syndrome may affect 4 – 10 million Americans, according to the American College of Rheumatology. It is considered the most common nerve disorder among Americans, especially women. It can cause great pain, numbness, and weakness in one’s hands and arms. This can lead to the inability to perform… read more →
Have you been denied benefits when applying for Social Security disability, leaving you worried about how to proceed? A Social Security disability denial of benefits can leave anyone concerned about their future, and attempt to navigate the Social Security system only leads to more questions. While legal representation is not… read more →
Are you contemplating filing for Social Security Disability benefits and wonder if other forms of assistance you may be receiving might hurt your eligibility chances? We will look at a few types of assistance and explore the effect each may have on your SSDI application. Unemployment Benefits Officially the Social… read more →
30 million American adults have chronic kidney disease and millions more are at risk, according to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). The Foundation says early detection can help stop the progression of kidney disease. But, for many, detection comes too late and the disease leads to kidney failure. The progression… read more →
Over 18 million American adults have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The Foundation reveals that not only do those with asthma suffer great physical discomfort but also great financial burdens because of their asthma. The cost of medications, doctor visits, and hospital stays can… read more →
Nearly 800,000 Americans have strokes each year, according to the American Stroke Association. About 75% of stroke victims suffer lasting effects making it the leading cause of long-term disability. Many stroke victims find it difficult to return to work and need financial help. If you have had a stroke, and… read more →
Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Diabetes can affect the young and old alike and lead to significant health problems. Those health problems can be both physically and financially draining. The ADA says diabetics will have medical costs 2.3 times higher than nondiabetics.… read more →
Have you been the victim of or a witness to a traumatic event that has caused you to develop Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Is your PTSD so severe that it affects your ability to work? If so, it is possible that you could qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits… read more →
Nearly 6 million Americans are living with heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. The Association also claims that 1 in 5 Americans will potentially develop heart failure in their lifetime. Heart failure can be a life altering condition. It can affect not only a person’s health by their… read more →
Are you one of the millions of Americans that research shows are affected by the chronic pain disorder popularly known as fibromyalgia? Have the symptoms of your fibromyalgia become so severe they are affecting your ability to work? The good news is that you could possibly qualify for Social Security… read more →
