Social Security Disability

Autism affects approximately one in 31 children in the United States. It is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects the way a person interacts with other people. Symptoms typically appear during the first two years of a child’s life, so healthcare professionals describe it as a developmental disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is the term […]

Bipolar disorder is a mood-shifting mental health condition affecting about 2.8% of the adult population of the United States. A person with the condition, also known as manic-depressive disorder, may experience extended periods of elevated mood and energy followed by long periods of depression, fatigue, and sadness. Is Bipolar A Disability? Yes, symptoms associated with […]

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects nearly 25 million adults and children in the United States, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A person with asthma may experience shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. Although no cure exists, treatment in the form of medication and lifestyle changes […]

Scoliosis, a medical condition known for causing an abnormal, side-to-side curvature of the spine, affects approximately six to nine million people in the United States. Most people have only limited curvature of the spine and lead normal lives, but others with more severe curvature may have difficulty engaging in normal activities, include those physical activities […]

Autism is not a learning disability. It is a developmental disorder that affects people differently. Medical professionals call it autism spectrum disorder to more accurately reflect the many ways it affects how people communicate, behave, learn, and interact with others. Although typically diagnosed before a child is three years of age, someone with mild symptoms […]

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and other language-related tasks, such as writing and speaking. It qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but is dyslexia a disability that qualifies for benefits through the Social Security Administration? If you have been diagnosed with the learning disability dyslexia, you could qualify […]

Depression is a common mood disorder experienced by more than 70 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It affects how a person acts, thinks, eats, and sleeps, but in many cases, depression symptoms can be managed through medication and other forms of treatment prescribed by medical […]

If you cannot work because of a severe medical condition, you may be eligible for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. You may have heard or read about the high rate of claim denials and been hesitant to become one of the more than 66% of claimants denied benefits each year. The disability […]

Most people experience sadness or feeling on edge without it affecting their ability to do daily activities, including those required to work and earn a living. However, millions of people rely on disability benefits for depression and anxiety through the Social Security Administration (SSA) when their conditions prevent them from working. Someone diagnosed with anxiety […]

The Social Security Administration manages two programs that pay benefits to individuals unable to work because of disability and retirement benefits to eligible older workers. A common question concerns how the three programs work together when a person qualifies for more than one at the same time. Specifically, what are the rules about getting disability […]