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If you’re receiving Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits, you may be wondering whether it’s possible—or wise—to take on a second job. Maybe you’d like to supplement your income, stay active, or simply stay engaged with the world around you. Before making a move, it’s important to understand how working, even part-time, could impact your benefits. …
When you’re applying for disability benefits, whether through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it’s a challenging and stressful time. The wait for approval can take months, sometimes even years, and during that period, managing your finances becomes an essential part of ensuring your well-being. Here’s a guide on how to …
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. With some thoughtful planning and smart shopping, you can enjoy nutritious meals without straining your budget. Here’s how to make it work: 1. Set a Realistic Budget Start by determining how much you can comfortably spend on groceries each week or month. Having a clear budget helps guide …
Navigating disability law can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach and a positive mindset, you can navigate it successfully. Whether you’re just starting your application or in the midst of an appeal, here’s how to stay motivated and keep moving forward: Getting to Know Disability Law Understanding the basics of disability law is your …
If you are unable to work due to the symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and other sources. However, you must be able to submit sufficiently detailed medical evidence to have your claim for disability benefits for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis approved. If you …
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 …
Assuming you have paid sufficient quarters to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), eligibility for disability benefits for hyperparathyroidism requires evaluation under SSA criteria to determine if your illness is so severe that you are unable to work.
Hyperparathyroidism causes calcium to build up and move around in your body. When this happens, it damages organs, tissues, and other parts of the body. People suffering from this issue may experience stomach pain, joint and bone pain, nausea and vomiting, forgetfulness, depression, kidney stones, and just plain feeling sick. On top of all of these issues, their bones can become more fragile so they break easier.
The Social Security Administration demands specific proof of disability before they will grant benefits for disabling diseases such as arthritis. Despite new drug treatments, arthritis is still a major disabling condition. The disease eats away at cartilage, tissue and bone leaving its victims with unrelenting pain in their fingers and joints.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) regulations view some forms of arthritis as orthopedic impairments, and some as autoimmune disorders. Osteoarthritis is evaluated as an orthopedic impairment by lab tests and effect on soft tissue, bones and joints. Other forms of arthritis such as the connective tissue, psoriatic and rheumatic forms of the illness (lupus, sclerosis and scleroderma) are evaluated under the autoimmune regulations.
Arthritis is a leading cause of Social Security Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance Claims. The Social Security Administration and disability insurance companies demands specific proof of disability before they will grant benefits for disabling diseases such as arthritis.
Despite new drug treatments, arthritis is still a major disabling condition. The disease eats away at cartilage, tissue and bone leaving its victims with unrelenting pain in their fingers and joints.
