People often think of disabilities as something that are quite uncommon. They certainly know that there are numerous people spending every day with disabilities, but they don’t consider it something that may happen to them at some point or that could impact someone...
Month: December 2022
I’ve had an amputation. Do I qualify for disability benefits?
Going through a health situation that requires the removal of any body part can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. Whether it has been triggered by an infection, a lifestyle condition like diabetes or an accident, an amputation comes with many adjustments to...
Is PTSD a disability?
People often think of disabilities in two main categories: physical and cognitive. For instance, someone who has a spinal cord injury may no longer be able to walk, which is a physical disability. Someone who has a head injury may experience personality changes, brain...
Why is a properly filed initial SSD application so crucial?
Sometimes people send off their application for Social Security Disability (SSD) without due care. Perhaps they believe a mistake won’t matter, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) will soon let them know if they have done something wrong. They will let you...