Macular degeneration is a common eye disorder that mainly affects people over 50. Symptoms of macular degeneration include blurred or reduced central vision. This is due to the thinning of the macula, the part of the retina responsible for clear vision in your direct line of sight. There are two types of macular degeneration in […]
Category: Disabling Conditions
Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Lyme Disease?
The Social Security Administration provides disability benefits for those Americans who have become too disabled to work due to a serious injury or medical condition. In order to qualify for these benefits, an applicant has to be able to prove the symptoms of their impairment (and/or its treatment) are so severe that they are unable […]
I Have Lung Cancer. Will I Qualify for Long-term Disability Benefits?
If the impairments caused by your lung cancer and its treatment mean you are no longer able to work, you may need to file a long-term disability (LTD) benefits claim to help pay your bills. What Is Lung Cancer? Cancer is a disease caused by the growth of abnormal cells within the body. The abnormal […]
How To Win Disability Benefits for Anxiety
Profound anxiety can be as disabling as any physical illness. Claims filed requesting disability benefits for anxiety can be among the toughest claims to win. To prove you’re disabled, what do the decision-makers need to see? If you have been unfairly denied benefits based on anxiety, we have important information to share with you to […]
VA Disability Ratings for Kidney Disease
The VA provides benefits to veterans who have become disabled due to a wide range of medical conditions, including kidney disease. To assess your compensation, the VA board will give you a disability rating, but sometimes the rating doesn’t accurately reflect the severity of your kidney disease. What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease is the […]
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits for Leukemia
If the symptoms and treatment of your leukemia make it impossible for you to work or engage in everyday activities, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. To qualify for SSA disability benefits, you must be able to prove that your leukemia-related impairments meet the criteria as listed under Malignant […]
How to Win Disability Benefits for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real disability that is often misunderstood. Living with PTSD becomes more devastating when sufferers find they can no longer do their jobs. Getting much-needed disability benefits for PTSD can be particularly frustrating. If you are struggling with PTSD and cannot work, we can help you obtain the benefits […]
How to Win Disability Benefits for Cardiovascular Disease
Have you recently been denied disability benefits for cardiovascular disease by the Social Security Administration, your insurance company, or the Department of Veterans Affairs? If so, our disability attorneys may be able to help you win your claim. Many times, disability claim denials based on heart disease or vascular disorders can be improved and won […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia (FM)
Getting long-term disability benefits for fibromyalgia can be particularly frustrating. Besides widespread pain and physical limitations, victims of FM must overcome credibility problems that go hand-in-hand with “invisible diseases.” But it can be done! Here’s what you need to know. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder that causes persisting, body-wide pain, often accompanied by numbness and […]
How to Win Your Disability Claim for Degenerative Disc Disease
If you need to file a disability claim for degenerative disc disease (DDD), you may have already applied and been denied. Degenerative disc is one of the most common causes of back and neck pain resulting in disability. Today we share important tips about how the Social Security Administration, disability insurance companies, and the Department […]