Federal jobs often come with excellent benefits. It’s no different if you have a serious medical condition that potentially affects your ability to work. Postal carriers and all other federal workers who find themselves in this situation may qualify for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Disability Retirement…
It goes without saying that you never want to find yourself filing a claim for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). However, should you find yourself dealing with a serious illness or injury that keeps you out of work, it’s something to strongly consider. By paying into Social Security, you make yourself eligible for SSDI…
Heart diseases have a way of affecting how a person’s entire body functions. These conditions can affect circulation, cause fatigue, and potentially result in you passing out. They can definitely limit your ability to work. Does a heart condition qualify you for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits? Maybe. Certain heart diseases are mentioned on…
Multiple parts form part of the neck, including bones, ligaments, nerves and muscles. These collectively allow you to feel and move. Most of us subject our bodies to its fair share of wear and tear during our everyday lives. Driving or sitting are two examples of daily tasks we engage in that can exacerbate neck…
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…