Ssdi

Navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be overwhelming for many applicants. Yet, understanding the essentials of SSDI, from eligibility requirements to application processes, is crucial for those seeking benefits. SSDI provides a vital financial lifeline to individuals who have worked and paid Social Security taxes but are now unable to continue due to a disability. This comprehensive guide aims to clarify the SSDI application journey, ensuring that applicants are well-prepared for success.

Living with heart disease or coronary artery disease (CAD) is challenging, and for many, it significantly impacts the ability to work. Because of this, individuals suffering from these conditions might be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a central nervous system disease that can cause symptoms throughout the body. Put simply, MS is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks itself.  

In 2020, the world as we knew it came to a sudden standstill as a global pandemic rocked us all. Quarantine and social distancing rules became our new normal as we all learned to handle the virus that came to be known as COVID-19. 

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and inclusion of people with disabilities. Here are two dates to remember this month: 

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day takes place in February each year.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day was created in 2013 by the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation (RPF) to raise awareness for people who function daily with pain and misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritis.

Did you know that over three million Americans and more than 65 million people across the world suffer from the disorder known as epilepsy? Simply put, epilepsy is a condition where patients deal with electrical brain “storms,” which are commonly referred to as seizures.

November is Military Family Appreciation Month. It is a time when we honor, recognize and show our gratitude for those who bravely served our country. It is important to remember the unique sacrifices and challenges Veterans faced and still face each day.  

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood and affects an estimated 1 in 345 children in the United States. This disability is present from birth and can drastically affect the child’s entire life. Disabilities and impairments range drastically depending on the severity of CP. However, according to the CDC, 41% of children with CP were limited in their ability to crawl, walk, and run. In addition, 31% of children with CP needed the use of special equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs.  

Every year, 1.5 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States. These injuries range from minor concussions to serious and life-threatening brain injuries. Severe brain injuries can result in a lifetime of disability, pain, and suffering.

Injured individuals may suffer cognitive impairments such as speech and language abnormalities, thinking skills, and loss of motor function. They may be unable to perform their daily care and work in their chosen profession after suffering a serious TBI.