It’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by stress and anxiety waiting for approval of your application for disability benefits. When your only hope for relief from financial challenges created by being unable to work because of a disability, it helps to know the waiting period for disability approval and the start of benefits. The disability […]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly called COPD, and diabetes are two medical conditions that may qualify for long-term disability benefits depending on the severity of their symptoms. If you cannot work because you suffer from either or both, you could be eligible for financial assistance from a long-term disability insurance policy or federal disability insurance […]
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five adults in the United States has some form of mental health disorder affecting their lives. Many of them cannot work and earn money to support themselves or their families because of the effects of mental illness. The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits to […]
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Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can often feel like an overwhelming process, especially after receiving a denial on your initial application. The time required to press a disability appeal varies considerably based on several factors: the stage of the appeal, the complexity of your case, and the processing efficiency of the Social Security Administration […]
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Millions of people in the United States struggle to breathe because of asthma. The shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing make it hard to accomplish even the most routine of daily activities. An asthma attack is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that may come on suddenly and without warning. For many people, the limitations caused […]
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Epilepsy is a common disorder of the brain that causes seizures. If you are one of the more than three million adults with epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may wonder: Is epilepsy a disability? Many people with epilepsy successfully control their seizures and other symptoms with medication that allows […]
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Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance pay disability benefits to people unable to work because of a disability. It makes sense to assume that if you regain the ability to work, you lose disability benefits. Assumptions, particularly when they apply to disability benefits, frequently turn out to be wrong. The Social Security Administration […]
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When a disabling medical condition prevents you from working, financial assistance is available through the Social Security Administration. You may know about the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. If so, you probably heard that two-thirds of the applications are denied benefits each year after a lengthy and complicated disability determination process. […]
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Anxiety, stress, fear, and worry may be signs of an anxiety disorder. However, they also could be normal reactions to everyday situations that are a part of daily life. Concerns about an upcoming job interview or worrying about where to get money to repair your cause stress or anxiety. Occasionally feeling anxious or stressed can […]
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Everyone has, at one time or another, experienced momentary periods of sadness or feeling out of sorts over the end of a relationship, being fired from a job, and everyday life events. If you experience those feelings for weeks rather than days, you should discuss them with your doctor, who can determine if you have […]
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