When you consider job-related disabilities, you may think of things like amputation injuries, head injuries or spinal cord injuries. These all seem so drastic and life-changing, and it's easy to think up stories of these events happening in the workplace. We have all...
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To Questions About Your Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Benefits
Month: April 2020
Are people with low vision eligible for disability benefits?
When you are unable to work because of a medical condition such as low vision, it can significantly impact your West Virginia family. This is not simply an inconvenience, but it is a very real threat to your financial stability. With vision issues, it's possible that...
Millions of veterans having hearing loss and tinnitus
Veterans face a lot of challenges from working around loud and sudden noise sources. The most obvious example, of course, is the report from a firearm, but that's certainly not the only issue. They also work around machines, vehicles, jet engines, explosions and much...
What happens to disability benefits if you get stimulus check?
Virtually everyone has experienced impacts from the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Like many others in America, you may be staying at home, avoiding crowds and trying your best to be socially distant. You may also be looking forward to hopefully getting support from the...
How common is heart disease?
If you're suffering from heart disease, you know how difficult it can be. It may make it impossible for you to work, leading to an exploration of your Social Security Disability (SSD) options. It may make you consider your diet and other lifestyle changes you can...
Do you have a disability if you have PTSD?
When you are unable to work because of a medical condition, you can't earn an income to support your family, meet your own basic needs and pay for other things you want. This is a pressing need, and you need to find a way to get help as soon as possible. You may...
A migraine is more than a headache
People sometimes make the mistake of assuming that a migraine is just a headache that perhaps lasts longer than you would expect or does not respond as well to medication and painkillers. While both of those things may be true, it's important to note that it's far...