According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 900,000 people in the United States are affected by Deep Vein Thrombosis each year, and between 60,000 to 100,000 people die from it every year. For some individuals suffering from DVT, the severity of...
Have you filed a claim for Social Security disability benefits and been denied? This can be a hard blow to receive. If you have been denied, you should not give up on receiving benefits. SSA allows applicants to appeal denials. The SSA appeals process is a multi-step...
Having cystic fibrosis can be a difficult diagnosis, as it is a lifelong condition that affects multiple organs and systems in the body. As a result, living day to day with this chronic condition can be physically and emotionally draining. Fortunately, for those who...
Are you elderly, blind, or disabled and living on a limited income? You could be eligible for financial help through a Social Security Administration (SSA) program: Supplemental Security Income (SSI). What is SSI? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a type of...
Spinal cord injuries can be devastating, causing significant physical and emotional challenges for those who experience them. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury and are unable to work as a result, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. In...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process to help determine a claimant's eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). In the 4th and 5th steps of the process, the SSA relies on what they call an RFC assessment to help determine...
Do you have a medical condition that interferes with your ability to work? Are you thinking about filing for Social Security Disability? If so, you may want to take the time to gather the following information before filing a disability claim. Knowing this information...
Nearly 1.7 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the American Brain Foundation. Many TBI victims find it difficult to return to work and need financial help. If you have had a TBI, and it interferes with your ability to work,...
When filing for Social Security disability, your medical condition plays an important role. The more information you give the Social Security Administration (SSA) about how your medical condition affects your ability to work the better. Because of the importance of...
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a frustrating process. It can be especially frustrating if you’ve just received a denial letter from Social Security. It may be hard to know what to do next. But don’t worry! This article will help break down...
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