When many people hear that someone has a disability, they often conclude that its a condition they had since birth. It’s seldom the case, though. Some individuals may have genetic disorders or congenital disabilities at the time of their delivery that leaves them with impairments. Countless others suffer injuries or illnesses later in life that render…
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)’s newest report indicates that the wait times applicants experience when filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits poses a significant burden on many. If you know anybody who has had to go through the disability application process or if you have started the process yourself, this probably…
You hope the time never comes, but there may be a point in your life when you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. While it’s nice to know that this system is available to you, there’s no guarantee that you’ll move through the process and begin to receive compensation in a timely manner. Fortunately,…
Patients with physical impairments often hold on to a glimmer of hope that treatment or new advancements in medicine will emerge that will allow doctors to reverse the signs and symptoms associated with their conditions. The prospects may be much dimmer for individuals suffering from cognitive impairments, though. Individuals with brain, memory or neurologic…
Learning that you’re disabled and won’t be able to return to work for at least the next year is traumatic. Now, imagine how you’d feel if you find out that you have a condition that means you won’t ever return to work and that is likely going to lead to your death. This is…