The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be complicated, confusing, and overwhelming. In order to successfully secure the benefits you need, knowing what not to do is sometimes just as important as knowing the right steps to take. The following are some of the most common mistakes that people make when they » Read More

Filing for Social Security disability benefits requires many steps, so it is no surprise that many individuals seek the help of a third party when it comes to this complex process. Even less surprising is that there are many scammers who try to get sensitive information off of disabled people who are in the application » Read More

If you currently receive Social Security disability benefits, it is important that you are prepared when the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides to conduct a review of your condition. The SSA will conduct these reviews in order to determine whether you still qualify for disability benefits based on the status of your medical condition. If » Read More

For years, Congress has been looking for ways to save money by attempting to place disabled Americans into low-paying jobs, getting them off of Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made many attempts to try to reduce or eliminate disability insurance through work-incentive programs. After over two decades of experiments, they » Read More

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disease that attacks the lungs by creating thick mucus that can make breathing difficult and increases the chances of serious lung infections. Symptoms can include a wet, productive cough, high blood pressure and pulmonary hypertension. In extreme cases, children and young adults with CF can die from pulmonary or » Read More

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), also known as Pick’s Disease, is a degenerative brain disorder caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the frontal or temporal lobes of the brain. There is no known cure and the effects, which worsen over time, can be physically and emotionally devastating for patients and their families. Symptoms of the disease » Read More

When applying for Social Security disability benefits, one of the first questions you will be asked is “on which date did you become disabled.” While this question may seem straightforward, many people find themselves struggling to decide on the appropriate date to list on the application. This is especially true if the condition was not » Read More

When you have a disability that leaves you unable to work, the last thing you want to hear is that it might take months or even years to find out if you are eligible for Social Security benefits. Unfortunately, however, this is often the case. This is mostly due to the fact that the vast » Read More

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), is a serious and debilitating condition characterized by extreme fatigue that is not relieved by rest and may be worsened by physical or mental activity. Other symptoms that commonly accompany CFS include weakness, muscle pain, impaired memory, inability to concentrate, insomnia » Read More