Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is an important task millions of people will complete during their lifetime. There is the possibility that your application for SSI could be denied for a variety of reasons....
Month: February 2019
The link between heart disease and disability
When you think of heart disease, you probably think primarily of heart attacks and strokes. Even then, you likely think most about fatal incidents.There's a reason that you look at it this way. After all, reports have found that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of...
Does fibromyalgia qualify you to receive disability benefits?
When you take pride in your work, the thought of not being able to complete your job duties can be overwhelming. If you view your career as a part of who you are, like an extension of yourself, a disabling condition like fibromyalgia can devastate you – both mentally...
Documents needed to file for disability benefits
California residents seeking disability benefits typically find the application and approval process frustrating and stressful. The Social Security Administration (SSA) puts a great amount of effort into making sure that applicants do not attempt to defraud the...
Time limits for appealing Railroad Retirement Board disability claim denials
When railroad workers here in the U.S. develop disabilities that keep them from working, one option for financial relief they may be able to pursue is making a claim for disability benefits with the Railroad Retirement Board.Now, sometimes, a person’s initial claim is...
Which mental health conditions are considered a disability?
For most, living with a mental illness or disorder is typically just as difficult as living with a physical impairment. One thing patients with mental conditions share with physically impaired people is the inability to work and earn an income. Acquiring Social...