The “Listing of Medical Impairments,” or Blue Book as this is often called, is a list of impairments that qualify a claimant for Social Security Administration disability benefits. The list is extensive and covers both physical and mental disorders, some of which might surprise you. Common conditions A study of the claims submitted for…
Epilepsy is one of the more severe types of seizure disorders that you can have. While some individuals continue to work after receiving such a diagnosis, others aren’t able to continue doing so because their risk for suffering an additional seizure is too unpredictable. Even if someone seems capable of continuing to work, they…
Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the body’s natural defense system attacks itself because it cannot tell the difference between their cells and foreign ones. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune diseases that affect various parts of the body. Some of the most common types of autoimmune diseases are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic…
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…
Unfortunately, accidents are a part of society. Whether we see it on the roadways, public places, at home or at work, accidents could occur at any time or any place. They can also leave an individual with a life altering injury that could temporarily or permanently change the way they live his or her…