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Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits if I Have Hepatitis C?

Do you suffer from Hepatitis C? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. In fact, more than four million Americans have this condition too. If you struggle with this condition, you likely already know that those who have it can experience varying side effects, some of which are more severe and long-lasting than others. The good news about Hepatitis C is…

Can Huntington’s Disease Qualify for SSD Benefits?

If you, or someone you love is afflicted with Huntington’s Disease, it is likely that this condition has significantly impacted your day-to-day life in a myriad of ways. Huntington’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States. If you are one of these individuals, then you are probably all too aware that this condition,…

Can You Get SSD Disability or SSI for Osteoarthritis?

The Centers for Disease Control estimates 30 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, a joint disease causing pain, stiffness and swelling. More commonly diagnosed in the spine, knees, hands and hips, osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage comprising bony joints degenerates due to wear and tear, aging or trauma. When osteoarthritis severely limits a person’s ability to walk, stand or use their hands,…

How To Respond To Questions In An SSD Hearing?

When it comes to navigating SSD hearings, the disability claimant has to be ready for anything. Sometimes they’ll be expected to answer questions, while other times the hearing may proceed without the claimant needing to say anything at all. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are expected to speak. How Should I Talk to Officials?…

How to Apply for Social Security Disability with an Auditory Processing Disorder

An auditory processing disorder (APD) makes it difficult for someone to process information they can hear because something interferes with the ability for the brain to “understand” signals sent by the inner ear. No known cause or standard treatment is available for APD. Some research suggests trauma, head injury or a severe middle ear infection may promote development of APD.…

How to Qualify for Disability Benefits with Leukemia?

Leukemia is listed in the Social Security’s Blue Book of medical conditions under the category of malignant neoplastic diseases. Several forms of leukemia exist that typically qualifies for leukemia disability benefits. These include acute leukemia (lymphocytic),myeloid leukemia, chronic leukemia and chronic (myeloid) leukemia. To be approved for leukemia disability, applicants must provide medical documentation proving their health is severely impaired…

How to Apply for Disability Benefits with Connective Tissue Disease?

Connective tissue diseases affect chemicals that hold fat, cartilage and other tissues together. Capable of significantly impacting the normal functioning and shape of body organs and joints, connective tissue disease is either genetic (Ehlers-Danlos or Marfan syndrome) or developing as a type of autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack its own soft tissues. Many connective tissue diseases like…

When Is a Person Considered Disabled by the Social Security Administration?

The Social Security Administration uses a five-step process to decide if you are a disabled person and entitled to Social Security disability benefits: You must not be engaging in market-rate paid work; and You must have a serious illness or disability; and Your impairment must meet the definitions of disabled persons described in the Social Security regulations https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm”, or You…

How Does Social Security Disability Evaluate Cancer Cases?

Although a diagnosis of cancer often forces people to take a leave of absence from work, only a few people will actually qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration requires individuals with cancer to prove their disease will prevent them from maintaining employment for 12 months or more. The SSA has something called a Blue Book…