A chronic kidney disease diagnosis is not automatically disabling, nor is it a death sentence. As with most conditions, the severity of your symptoms determines if the condition is disabling or not. Chronic kidney disease occurs when there is an impairment in kidney function. You are born with two kidneys.
Suffering from a limb amputation is not an uncommon event. Limb amputations result from a multitude of causes related to trauma, medical illness, or surgery. In some, limb amputation is used as a preventative surgery such as controlling pain or preventing disease progression. The most common cause of limb amputation
Meniere’s disease is a condition caused by hearing loss or imbalance. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo. This is an inner ear condition, typically affecting only one ear. However, if the condition progresses, it may move to both. The inner ear is responsible for hearing and balance. Typical symptoms
When you are struggling with a disability that interferes with your quality of life and your ability to work, it can be nothing short of overwhelming. You have these stressors to contend with, and you also have the complex Social Security Disability process to navigate. You have also likely heard
The United States federal government has been shutdown three times in 2018. The first occurring in January, the second in February, and the most recent shutdown beginning on December 27th, 2018, which is still continuing. During this current shutdown, all essential services will continue such as public safety operations and
If you are suffering from a severe physical and/or mental condition that has a major impact on your ability to work, you may want to consider applying for social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. When reviewing your SSDI application, the social security administration (SSA) will analyze how your condition impacts
Introduction Embarking on the journey to secure social security disability benefits entails a meticulous understanding of the intricate process. In this all-encompassing guide, I delve into the multifaceted world of social security disability reviews after age 50. Leveraging my extensive expertise as a distinguished attorney with over two decades of
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2019 has been released and is expected to increase the Social Security Retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit amounts by 2.8%. This increase will begin in January 2019 and will affect more than 67 million Americans. In comparison, the cost-of-living
Any worker who has a long-term disability and enough Social Security credits can apply for and receive Social Security disability benefits. Also called SSDI benefits, these can help individuals who can’t work because of an injury or illness. But can you draw Social Security based on your spouse’s disability? Workers
Do you qualify for disability benefits for diabetes? The answer is, “It’s complicated.” Diabetes is a medical condition wherein an individual’s blood sugar or glucose levels are too high. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy. Insulin helps to break down the glucose into energy for your body. Oftentimes,
