According to statistics by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 14% (27.7 million) of adults ages 20-69 have reported some trouble with hearing. Hearing loss can occur at birth, gradually develop, or happen suddenly because of...
Have you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a rejection? You are not alone. Many applications for disability benefits get rejected in the initial phase. Many applications get rejected initially because of incomplete documentation...
Have you applied for Social Security Disability and wonder who will make the decision about your application? It might surprise you to know that many people may play a role in determining your eligibility for disability benefits. Each disability application goes...
Do you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work? You could be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will check your medical records to determine if...
If you filed or are looking into filing for Social Security disability benefits, you have probably come across the term “Impairments List” often. This is because the Impairments List plays a very important role in the Social Security Administration (SSA) determining...
An estimated 3 million Americans had Inflammatory Bowel Disease in 2015, according to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report. Those with IBD suffer great discomfort to the point it can often interfere with their daily functions. Many find it difficult to maintain...
Between 70,000 and 100,000 people are affected by sickle cell anemia in the U.S. today, according to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. The organization estimates that about 1,000 babies born in America each year will have sickle cell disease. Sickle cell...
An estimated 20 million Americans have a thyroid disorder, according to the American Thyroid Association. Alarmingly, 60 percent of those with a thyroid disorder are unaware they have the condition. A thyroid disorder can affect every cell, tissue, and organ in the...
According to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, about 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS). It is estimated that 400,000 of those diagnosed with MS live in the U.S., with 200 more being diagnosed each week. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive...
Your Social Security Disability Glossary Filing a Social Security disability claim can be confusing. Much of the confusion is because filing a claim involves understanding an array of unfamiliar terms and acronyms. The following is a list of common terms and...
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