Living with a disability is hard. It can affect the way you perform your daily tasks, earn a living, and it can cause strains in your relationships. For some people, the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of disability are overwhelming. If left unchecked, these stressors can wreak havoc on nearly every aspect of your…
Those eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may also be entitled to receive Social Security benefits. The application is the same for both; however, your case reviewer may need additional information before approving your request for SSI benefits. To be eligible to receive SSI, a person must be at least 62 years old, blind or…
A Veteran of the U.S. Military is eligible to receive disability from both the Social Security Administration and the Veteran’s Administration. However, each program has its own requirements and criteria. They are vastly different, and approval must be obtained separately. To qualify for Veterans’ Disability, there must have been an injury or condition that…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines a cardiovascular impairment as a type of disorder that can adversely impact how well a patient’s circulatory system or heart functions. These conditions can affect a person’s veins, arteries, lymphatic drainage systems or capillaries. The SSA notes that these conditions can be both acquired or congenital ones. Four…
Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a far too common occurrence in the United States. There are more than 12,000 people that suffer SCIs every year in this country. Most of these injuries result from an auto or other type of accident. More than 300,000 people are living in the U.S. with debilitating SCIs…