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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does a Personal Injury Settlement Affect SSDI or SSI?
Will a personal injury settlement affect the SSDI or SSI monthly benefits you currently receive? Should you apply for Social Security disability benefits and pursue a personal injury claim at the same time? These are important questions, and for each form of Social Security benefit, the answer is different. For example, you’ve been seriously injured […]
Stop the Wait Act – Changes to the Law that Disabled Workers Need Now
The “Stop the Wait Act” is a bill to amend Title II of the Social Security Act. Its purpose is to eliminate the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits waiting period and the Medicare waiting period for disabled individuals, as follows: After you finally win the Social Security Disability benefits you’ve applied for, what’s the […]
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Social Security Disability Benefits
It’s estimated that almost 95% of the adult population of the U.S. has been infected by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) at one point in their lives. While most develop immunity to the virus, some individuals with weakened immune systems develop long-term complications as a result of their EBV infection. These complications can include chronic fatigue […]
Qualifying for Cystic Fibrosis Social Security Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration defines cystic fibrosis (CF) as a “a genetic disorder that results in abnormal salt and water transport across cell membranes in the lungs, pancreas, and other body organs.” This potentially life threatening condition causes normally thin and slippery body fluids such as sweat, mucus, and digestive juices to become thicker and […]
I Was Denied Social Security Disability For The 2nd Time. What Should I Do?
“I was denied Social Security disability for the 2nd time. Is there anything I can do?” If you’re asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many, many applicants are denied on their initial application and first appeal. The answer to this question is: YES, there is something you can do! At Marc Whitehead & Associates […]