If you’re a veteran who is unable to work due to the symptoms of your Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), you may qualify for disability benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, in order to obtain the maximum compensation, you’ll have to receive a 100 percent disability rating for your Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. VA […]
7 Eye Conditions that May Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
Disabling eye conditions can make it difficult to maintain a normal life, and workers who suffer from these conditions may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. There are many different types of disabling eye conditions that qualify for Social Security disability. In order to determine if you are eligible for disability benefits as a […]
Can I Get Long-Term Disability Benefits for HIV/AIDs?
It’s often difficult to get approved for long-term disability benefits for HIV/AIDS. There are many reasons why these are denied. If an insurance company has denied your claim for LTD benefits due to HIV/AIDS, ERISA and other federal and state laws give you the right to appeal this denial. You only have a limited time […]
What Medical Evidence Is Needed to Prove a Sickle Cell Social Security Disability Claim?
If the symptoms of your sickle cell disease have made it impossible for you to work, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. However, you’ll have to provide evidence of the severity of your condition in order to be approved for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits for individuals who […]
Getting Disability Benefits for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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 […]
How Are VA Disability Rates for Conditions Determined?
The Department of Veterans Affairs assigns VA disability rates for conditions that are service-connected. The VA’s disability benefits program covers a diverse range of physical and mental conditions. Each condition is rated based on severity, according to the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The overall rating you receive plays a big part in how much monthly […]
How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Macular Degeneration
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 […]
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 […]