If you suffer from a severe medical condition, you may be unable to work for a significant amount of time. You may be suffering from chronic pain, debilitating physical obstructions or severe mental health problems that make working next to impossible. While you...
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Understanding progressive disabilities
There are many different types of disabilities, with two of the main categories being physical disabilities and mental disabilities. Even within these categories, though, it's important to remember that no two conditions are the same. Everyone has their own challenges...
Is depression a disability?
There are a lot of misconceptions about depression. People who don't experience it often equate it with a general sense of sadness, for instance, and they may think that people who suffer from the disorder just need to cheer up. They do not understand how detrimental...
What mental health concerns are qualifying conditions?
Data compiled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) shows that nearly 9 million Americans currently receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI/SSI). At least 35% of those individuals who received that support in 2013 were described as having a...
Does a schizophrenia diagnosis qualify for disability benefits?
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that is defined by the sufferer having a limited ability to understand reality. They may exhibit strange speech or have hallucinations that lead them to form confused beliefs about the world. This can often mean that those who have...
What are the main categories for SSD mental disorders
Many Social Security Disability (SSD) claims revolve around physical injuries. You may have a brain injury or a spinal cord injury that makes it impossible for you to work, for instance. However, though these cases are common, it's important not to assume that only...
Veterans can also qualify for Social Security Disability benefits
If the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has classified you as disabled, then you may wonder if you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI/SSI). You might be able to receive both if your disabling condition prevents you from working in...
What are the mental disorders that qualify for disability?
If you're looking into your Social Security Disability (DDS) options, you should know that mental disorders can qualify you just like physical disabilities would. Disability is not all about injuries or physical issues. If you suffer from a serious mental disorder, it...