Can I Qualify For SSDI If I Can’t Work With Lupus?
Lupus offers frequent reminders of its presence, causing pain and wearing down the person carrying it. It can make life difficult, and some days, nearly impossible to continue any regular activity. For the individual who finds themselves unable to work, SSDI may be the next step. But just having lupus may not be enough to […]
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Be A Qualifying Disability?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition with a range of symptoms and parts. Most people think of RA with swollen, disjointed fingers. This is only one outward symptom of a wide range. As an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis causes the body to attack the lining tissue in the joints. The painful swelling eventually leads to […]
Will I Get Social Security Disability Benefits If I Have COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is an umbrella term for diseases of the lungs that include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD develops when the lungs and airways become irritated, inflamed, and ultimately, damaged. Both result in decreased airflow, more difficulty breathing, and always become progressively worse. COPD also adds to the heart’s burden, leading […]
Can You Qualify For Both Unemployment And Social Security Benefits?
The pandemic caused millions to lose their jobs or simply stop working when businesses shut down. Those who could work from home, but others with non-desk jobs had no choice but to leave and take unemployment. Now that more shutdowns may be on the horizon, more people may be back on unemployment. But if you […]
Veterans To Receive Reimbursement for Out-Of-Pocket Expenses
Veterans who use the VA system for their healthcare are able to get the care they need without expenditures. But if the VA’s emergency care facility isn’t close enough, a trip to a local emergency room may be required. A visit to an emergency room is just that—an emergency, usually a life-threatening one. Sometimes emergencies […]
Does Macular Degeneration Qualify Me for Veterans Benefits?
Vision problems are one of the many reasons people apply for disability. Macular degeneration, or MD, is a leading cause of vision loss for people over the age of 50, and for people in the US. It’s most common in people over 60. It’s also called “age-related macular degeneration,” or AMD. As a veteran, you […]
Best Way to Fight to Get Approved for Social Security Disability Benefits
Getting approved for Social Security Disability (SSDI) is a long and difficult process. The application process is confusing and complex, and the risk is high that you’ll do something incorrectly. If you’re in the middle of trying to get SSDI, expect to get at least one denial. You may be told that Social Security denies […]
Can I Get Veteran Disability Benefits For Anxiety Or Depression In Houston?
At one time, disabled veterans returning home after leaving military service were simply rated for their physical injuries. Mental disorders, including so-called “shell shock,” were not considered for disability benefits. Fortunately, the VA has begun to recognize mental disorders like anxiety and depression and awarding veteran disability benefits to those who need them. Like civilians, […]
The Five Top Reasons You May Be Denied Disability Benefits in Houston
Applying for disability benefits is a long-term and complicated process. Even if you believe you’ve done everything correctly, you may still be denied disability benefits. The truth is, out of the millions of applications submitted to the Social Security Administration, a full 70% of applicants see their initial application for disability benefits denied. But in […]
