Mental conditions can be categorized in a number of different ways, but, for the sake of seeking benefits, it is important to know that the Social Security Administration puts them into 11 general categories. These help to give structure to the process, and they also categorize other types of ailments. For mental conditions, the…
Fibromyalgia is a serious illness that can cause individuals to experience significant fatigue and chronic pain. Some people can work either part- or full-time while suffering from this debilitating condition. Many individuals can do this because their employers make modifications to their employee’s job tasks, work schedule or their workplace to better accommodate them….
If you suffer from chronic asthma or asthmatic bronchitis and have attacks despite the treatment prescribed for your condition, you may qualify to receive Social Security Disability. You will find asthma listed in the Blue Book under Respiratory System impairments. However, to become eligible for SSD, you must meet certain criteria. About asthma and bronchitis…
If you’re disabled and you’re planning to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), then you’ve likely read the horror stories online about how many applicants have their applications for benefits denied on the first attempt. There are various reasons why the…
Data published by the Social Security Administration (SSA) shows that 8 million individuals were receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in 2017. At least one-quarter of those had a mental health condition listed as their primary impairment. Many of the diagnoses were so severe that they prevented recipients from being gainfully employed. Even still,…