Injuries and falling prey to illness are heartbreaking situations. These unfortunate circumstances may also make continuing to work impossible. The financial strain that comes with losing a steady income can be devastating. Thankfully, the government offers relief by...
The Social Security Administration is notoriously difficult when it comes to approving disability benefits. Most applicants will receive a denial when they apply for the first time. Often this is because they fail to prove they have a qualifying disability. However,...
Alcoholism is not a disability under the Social Security Administration rules. It actually may impact your ability to get benefits. There is a misconception that people can get a disability for being an alcoholic, but that is not how the system works. While it may be...
Missouri residents and other Americans who have serious disabilities that prevent them from making enough to get by may be eligible for certain forms of government assistance, such as Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance. Though often...
The SSA will often deny first-time applications for benefits for numerous reasons. In fact, in 2018 alone, over half of the applications received got a rejection. Fortunately, if your case ended up rejected, you can file a request for reconsideration along with...
Social security disability benefits can be a lifeline for individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from remaining in the workforce. However, the application process is challenging and often unsuccessful. Fortunately, if you are over age 50, you may have...
If you have negotiated the often difficult challenge of receiving Social Security Disability Income, you know that each year the Social Security Administration tweaks its numbers. These annual changes will impact your life now and into the future, as well as the lives...
When you have a serious disability that prevents you from earning an adequate living, you may decide to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. The U.S. Social Security Administration has these benefits available for Americans with serious, long-term...
Having psoriatic arthritis also means you could suffer from incredibly painful flare-ups. The unpredictability that this condition poses can make it hard to hold down a job due to the fact that flare-ups can potentially create majorly distracting symptoms. However,...
Migraines are a somewhat common condition that affects a surprisingly large portion of the populace. Despite that, many people may not know that it can actually qualify a worker for disabilities. But does this apply to anyone with migraines? How do you know if your...
