Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a chronic medical condition. It can significantly impact the everyday lives of those who have it. What is muscular dystrophy? There are actually several different varieties of muscular dystrophy. They all, however, cause patients to experience a gradual weakening or loss of their muscle mass. MD is most common among males, and…
When you already have a debilitating medical condition that affects your quality of life, trying to jump through bureaucratic hoops to get benefits can drain your energy and stress you out. Managing a disability application or appeal on your own can lead to preventable mistakes and even impact how quickly you adjust to your…
You expected bureaucratic red tape and delays when you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process is notorious for taking a long time and requiring a lot of effort from those already struggling with a severe medical condition. What you didn’t expect when you applied was to receive a rejection notice…
No one really plans to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Usually, unfortunate circumstances are what result in someone needing benefits. A diagnosis with a degenerative condition, a car crash or even cancer might lead someone unable to work struggling to avoid absolute poverty. SSDI benefits are a crucial social safety net…
When most people think of disability benefits, they often think about qualifying for them as adults. One of the eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is that a person must hold a job long enough to make the necessary paycheck contributions to qualify for such benefits. There isn’t the same eligibility criteria for…