Strokes are caused by a blood vessel either being blocked or rupturing in the brain. Either of these occurrences result in a dramatic reduction of blood flow to the brain, often causing serious injury. Although many people can recover from a stroke, others suffer...
Narcolepsy is a nervous system impairment that causes sleep related symptoms. People with narcolepsy may have trouble staying awake during the day, often requiring sleep every few hours. They can also fall asleep without warning, potentially putting themselves and...
Social Security provides monetary assistance to U.S. citizens who are retired, unemployed, receive inadequate income or are disabled. If you are an immigrant that needs to receive SSDI benefits, you will need to be familiar with SSI law and qualifications. You should...
If you’re interested in receiving social security disability benefits, you will need to file a claim with the Social Security Administration. Once they have reviewed your case, they will determine your eligibility. If you get approved, you will be entered into...
So you’re self-employed, managing a disability and unsure of what to do next. You might be wondering how you can receive assistance, and the good news is that you most likely qualify for Social Security disability insurance. However, the application process can be...
Even though workers may be eligible for Social Security retirement when they reach age 62, they unfortunately may not be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. In order to qualify for SSDI, workers are required to have worked both long enough and recently...