Sometimes people are reluctant to admit that a disabling injury or illness makes it impossible for them to work. Your job may provide the income you need to support yourself or your family, and going to work every day is probably a meaningful part of your life that...
Month: June 2015
Could I lose my SSDI benefits?
We often discuss the challenges of applying for Social Security disability benefits in this blog. People often struggle with figuring out how to navigate the system, what to include with an application and what options they have if their application is ultimately...
Schizophrenia and cognitive impairments
Schizophrenia is a very disruptive condition that can impact the lives of its sufferers in some very major ways. For one, schizophrenia sufferers can end up suffering from hallucinations. There are, thankfully, medications out there that are aimed at helping to treat...
Factors that can exacerbate back pain
There are millions of people in the U.S. who experience regular, chronic back pain. For some people, the pain is manageable. For others, however, the pain is so extreme and constant that it is disabling. People in the latter category can find it all but impossible to...
When will I start collecting my disability benefits?
People who have a disabling injury and the loved ones who care for them know that every day can come with new challenges between the painful symptoms, visits to the doctor and struggle to complete everyday tasks. Every one of these obstacles can be a source of stress...