Proving a mental health condition for Social Security benefits can feel confusing and a little overwhelming. What really matters is having solid documentation and a clear explanation of how your symptoms affect your day-to-day life. When you apply for Social Security, your mental health disability is evaluated based on your diagnosis, treatment history, and how your…
People generally think of dementia as something that people develop in their senior years, often after they’ve retired. That’s not always the case. There are a number of dementia-related conditions that can strike people in their 40s or younger. There’s even an “early-onset” form of Alzheimer’s that can affect people’s cognitive abilities in middle…
All of the prevailing medical science indicates the same thing: Drug addiction and alcoholism are diseases, not character flaws – but you cannot get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for them. There are some significant misunderstandings about the way that drug and alcohol addiction are treated by the…
When seeking Social Security disability benefits, it is very common to have a physical disability. Mobility issues are some of the most common in the United States, for example. Someone who has suffered a spinal cord injury may have lost all mobility below that injury site, so it is clearly impossible for them to…
Everybody gets anxious now and then, and even mild anxiety can be frustrating and distracting. Life with an actual anxiety disorder, however, can be downright brutal. When anxiety is pervasive, it can affect every aspect of your life, including your ability to keep a job. At that point, it may become necessary to apply…