Blog Page

The Social Security Administration (SSA) classifies certain disorders and illnesses as affecting multiple body systems. SSA uses a listing of disabling conditions called the Blue Book. In that listing, both congenital and adult disorders affect multiple body systems. For congenital multisystem disorders, the SSA considers Non-Mosaic Down Syndrome as a disability. Roughly 98 percent of […]

Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) proves long and arduous. Even more frustrating is an application denial. The rejection of Social Security disability claims in North Carolina brings discouragement and even a sense of hopelessness. While the right to appeal protects each applicant, stepping further into the unknown world […]

Living with heart disease presents many challenges. One of these challenges can be that it can become difficult and even impossible to complete tasks that you previously were able to accomplish. It can even seep into your professional life. If you suffer from heart disease that has hindered your ability to work, you may be […]

When it comes to understanding your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits, there’s one source that tells you pretty much everything you need to know: the Blue Book. Officially known as the Listing of Impairments, this guide spells out every medical condition that’s officially recognized by the Social Security Administration as a potential disability that can […]

When you receive the devastating news that you have been diagnosed with cancer, you do not want to deal with the reality of financial issues. You know you are about-face to hardship, but you cannot help but question how you will work. You want to know how you can continue to provide for yourself and […]

Filing for disability benefits is a difficult process, whether you are applying for SSD (Social Security Disability benefits), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), or both. You already must live with a disability preventing you from working, along with worrying about all the paperwork and deadlines that come with the process of filing for federal assistance. However, […]

If you have a job that requires you to be on your feet a lot, a knee injury can be devastating. From sales to construction, numerous professions are no longer available to employees who suffer from knee pain, stiffness, injury, or illness. Furthermore, even if you don’t have a physically taxing job but are in […]

If you find it necessary to file a disability application in North Carolina, you need to be aware of what and who the process involves. Essentially the procedure begins the moment you sit down and decide to apply. Yet, before you begin, you need to make sure you qualify. You can check out the criteria […]

As a veteran who suffered a debilitating injury while serving your country, you deserve to be compensated for the sacrifices you’ve made. Perhaps you’ve already filed a disability claim, or are in the early stages of preparing to file a claim with the U.S. Veterans Administration. Being that you were employed by the U.S. military when […]

Gaining Social Security disability benefits is important for thousands upon thousands of Americans who deal with debilitating mental and physical disabilities. Applying for and receiving SSI benefits can be the difference between leading an appropriately comfortable life or living a miserable existence. In America, compassion must be shown to those who need help, and Social […]