Social Security Disability Insurance – Obesity Morbid obesity is a medical condition characterized by the excess accumulation of body fat. Adults who are obese have a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or greater, and … Read More
Social Security Disability Insurance and Heart Disease People who suffer from severe heart conditions often find it hard to maintain regular work schedules. If an individual is unable to work full-time because they have a … Read More
Social Security Disability Insurance and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is among the long list of conditions that can qualify for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has … Read More
Social Security Disability Insurance and Chronic Liver Disease One category of diseases that are commonly listed in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications is for Chronic Liver Disease. Liver disease is not a specific classification … Read More
Social Security Disability Insurance and Depression Depression occurs in various forms and is to some extent the body’s natural way of dealing with imbalances in different spheres. If left untreated for long periods of time, … Read More
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Severe psoriatic arthritis and joint pain can be quite severe and when it causes an individual to be unable to work, they can be considered for disability benefit. There is no … Read More
Type I Or Type II Diabetes Social Security Disability and Type I or Type II Diabetes There are quite a large number of people who apply for disability benefits due to complications that arise as … Read More
Social Security Disability and Back Injuries The highest numbers of Social Security disability applications due to physical illness or injury are for back problems. While disability examiners will have numerous cases to assess on a … Read More
What Does The Social Security Administration Look For? To receive an initial disability determination, there are a series of consideration steps/questions involved in the process. When an examiner receives your case from the DDS, they … Read More
In California alone, there are more than 110,000 people living in long-term care facilities. Unfortunately, many of these residents face a serious risk of neglect and abuse. In 2005, the California Healthcare Foundation (CHF) conducted … Read More
