Talking about you health might be no big deal to you. Most people have gone through a medical experience or doctor visit at some point that they talk about with their friends. Some like to swap stories, discuss what worked and didn't work for them, and who the best...
Month: December 2016
What can I expect from my Social Security disability hearing?
You have suffered from chronic pain for so long it's the rule, not the exception. It's hard to leave the house, much less drive or sit at a desk for eight hours a day. You like to work, but it's getting to the point where the only effective way to handle your pain is...
I was diagnosed with PTSD. Can I apply for Social Security disability?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that has become widely recognized and accepted by both medical professionals and the general public in recent years, especially since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines...
What’s the difference between SSDI and SSI — and do I qualify for either?
Being permanently injured or ill and unable to work is overwhelming - and frightening. The illness or injury alone is often emotionally and physically traumatic. But then there are financial burdens that can stress a person, too. How do you provide for yourself and...
Why are so many Social Security disability claims denied?
Most attorneys agree: the process to receive Social Security disability insurance is usually lengthy and complicated. Social Security disability was established by the federal government as a way to provide financial assistance for people who can't work because of a...