Applicants waiting to find out if they've qualified for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits for illness or injury are not spending as much time on hold as they once did. However, a new report says that wait times, which currently average about one year, may soon...
Month: June 2011
WHO report: 15 percent of the world’s population is disabled
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first worldwide survey since the 1970s of the number of people with a temporary or permanent disability. The study, in conjunction with the World Bank, found that in the last 30-40 years, the percentage of people...
SSA removes endocrine disorders from impairment list
New rules for qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are affecting the disability claims of people with thyroid disorders, diabetes and hypoglycemia. According to SSDI compliance provider Allsup, the Social...
Georgia veteran unable to work due to emotional trauma, addiction
Defending our country can be an emotionally challenging experience. While soldiers rightfully feel proud of their accomplishments, events on the battlefield can sometimes leave them traumatized for life, at times resulting in addictions or serious mental conditions....