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Back injuries and risks for long-term disability

We all get aches and pains from time to time. This is typically because we have overdone it at work, the gym or at…

Seeking SSD benefits for injuries suffered in an accident

Because we are not invincible, injuries happen. While many of the injuries individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere suffer are minor, other injuries can…

Fibromyalgia: This debilitating condition remains a mystery

It may have taken you some time before your condition got bad enough for you to even consider going to a doctor. You may…

What are the SSD requirements for epilepsy?

Some medical conditions can be life impacting and scary. Take, for example, a seizure disorder. They can happen without any notice or indication, and…

Early therapy doesn’t improve pain-related back disability

We all suffer from aches and pains from time to time. Maybe you ran a half marathon, spent a day doing yard work or…

Factors to consider when applying for SSD benefits

When individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere enter the work world, they likely see Social Security taxes being taken out of their check. The…

What is the compassionate allowance program?

We all get ill from time to time. This usually means taking time to rest, get prescriptions if needed and using over the counter…

Obtaining a better understanding on disabling mental conditions

As previously discussed, not all disabilities are apparent to the naked eye. Some individuals suffer much more quietly. However, this does not make them…

Chronic pain conditions are reason to seek disability benefits

When a person is unable to work due to a disabling medical condition or injury, it can leave that person and his or her…

Helping you secure SSD benefits for mental conditions

While it is the physical impairments that come to mind when we think about disabilities, there are many disabilities that impact individuals mentally. Those…

Can you recover SSD benefits following a brain injury?

Much like one does not expect to suffer great harms in an accident, one also does not expect to be unable to work because…

Appealing an SSD denial

Life tends to present us challenges. In most cases, we can overcome them. However, some challenges require assistance to overcome them. Take, for example,…

Addressing the growing SSDI backlog

It is not easy to start the Social Security disability application process. While these benefits might be necessary, it can be overwhelming to compile…

Determining SSDI eligibility can be challenging

Knowing that you are under the legal age of retirement but are unable to work due to injury or illness may cause you to…

What are the different types of disabilities?

When people in New Jersey and elsewhere hear the word disability, they often have a specific image in their mind. This might be a…

Work credits and Social Security disability

Let’s face it. Suffering an injury is painful. Even something minor can cause very noticeable and distracting pain for weeks at a time. Thus,…

Helping you recover SSD benefits for a debilitating illness

We all have certain expectations and aspirations for our future. With regards to our work life, individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere believe that…

What qualifies a person for SSD for a mental disorder?

Being diagnosed with a mental condition is shocking and life altering. As many individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere are diagnosed later in life,…

What evidence is required when applying for SSDI benefits?

Friends, family or others may have told you that obtaining benefits from the Social Security disability insurance program is nearly impossible. It is true…

SSD benefits following a workplace injury

For some individuals in New Jersey, he or she has been disabled since birth due to a birth injury, birth defect or a genetic…

Understanding how much SSD benefits will be

When applying for Social Security Disability, many applicants in New Jersey and elsewhere are concerned about whether he or she will be deemed eligible…

Spinal cord injuries and added complications

Risks and dangers exist everywhere you walk. Whether it is at home, at work, in the park, at the store or any other public…

SSDI benefits and the need for vocational rehabilitation

Suffering a serious injury is anything but easy. Not only is the individual dealing with the event that caused the injury, he or she…

Helping obtain SSD benefits for a mental condition

New Jersians suffering from a mental condition is serious. It is not something a person can simply, get over. For individuals to overcome the…

Applying for SSD benefits can make your head hurt

It can be quite a blow emotionally and financially when you realize that a physical malady prevents you from continuing to work. No matter…

What is autism spectrum disorder?

When some individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere are born with a mental condition, it is apparent at birth. However, other disorders do not…

Questioning the decisions made on your SSD application

Applying for Social Security disability can be a very important step for an individual to take. Just like one does not expect to suffer…

Living off of SSD benefits and purchasing a home

No one expects to live with a disability, especially when they were not born with a disabling condition and they are still young. Nonetheless,…

Helping your recover SSD benefits for a debilitating injury

Most individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere are under the impression that they will no longer work once they reach retirement age. While this…

Living with sleep apnea can be exhausting

Do you wake up every morning feeling just as — or more — tired than you did when you went to sleep? If so,…

What is anxiety disorder and how can you address it?

We all get stressed from time to time. While it is normal, especially when individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere are going through a…

SSD benefits for a back disorder

Back pain plagues many individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere. It tends to be chronic and can greatly impact a person’s ability to get…

Understanding the Ticket to Work Program

Suffering an injury in the workplace is unexpected and difficult to cope with. Not only is an individual dealing with the pain and suffering…

Can you start a business if you are receiving SSD benefits?

Living with a disability is challenging. For some, this means giving up working because they simple are physically unable to. The inability to work…

Helping you through the process to recover SSD benefits

When one thinks about disabilities, many think of those that are physical. While these types of disabilities caused by injuries and illnesses plague many,…

Diabetes can have debilitating effects on your health

You may be one of the growing numbers of people here in New Jersey and across the country who suffer from diabetes. This condition…

Panic disorders and their debilitating effects

We all feel uneasy at times. Whether we are just having a bad day, got bad news or just are not feeling well, we…

What are the symptoms and treatments for Crohn’s disease?

When we picture a person with a serious illness we imagine them looking physically ill and in pain. While this is the case for…

The wait time for SSD benefits could lengthen

Living with constant pain, needing ongoing medical care and being unable to work is the unfortunate story of several individuals in New Jersey and…

Seeking SSD benefits for depression

While we all get sad and feel down or upset at times, it is not normal to feel this way all of the time.…

Did a head injury leave you unable to work?

The human brain remains one of the most complex and mysterious organs of the body. Even doctors still can’t always predict how it will…

Securing SSD benefits for a mental condition

Not all disabilities are the same. Just like a variety of reasons can cause an individual in New Jersey and elsewhere to experience a…

Why would your SSD application be denied?

Whether you were born with a disability or acquired one later in life because of an illness or injury, this can be a very…

Addressing the current backlog for SSDI appeal hearings

When it comes to Social Security Disability benefits, many disabled individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere fear that they may not qualify for these…

Seeking SSD benefits in conjunction with workers’ comp benefits

It is clear that some work industries are more dangerous than others. Some workers in New Jersey are faced with risks such as workplace…

One small tick bite can take a huge bite out of your life

New Jersey readers may know that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that affects victims in different ways. Introduced into the body through one…

Helping you navigate the SSD process for mental conditions

Individuals can suffer a wide variety of ailments and conditions. While some of these are minor and easy to manage, others require much medical…

Are mental health conditions prevalent in the United States?

Not all disabilities look the same. Additionally, not all sufferers of disabilities have been battling with a disability for years. For some individuals, like…

How does the Compassionate Allowance program help?

It is shocking, hearing the news that you have a terminal illness. It is an event that is hard to process, and can be…

Those denied SSD benefits waiting up to 2 years for hearing

Living with a disability can be challenging. While individuals with disabilities are able to go through life just like anyone else, those suffering from…

Restless leg syndrome: a real condition and potential disability

Restless legs syndrome is a medical condition that many in New Jersey do not know about. Often misunderstood, many dismiss the severity of the…

Guiding you through the SSD process for a serious illness

No one expects to be diagnosed with a serious illness. The news can come as a huge shock, causing it to take much time…

What is the appeals process for a denied SSD claim?

Deciding to file for disability benefits is not always an easy choice. Even when you strongly believe that you qualify for Social Security disability…

Seeking SSD benefits for rheumatoid arthritis

We all suffer aches and pains at some point in our lives. Whether they are simply the result of over exertion, injury or a…

Qualifying neurocognitive disorders in children for SDD benefits

Living with a disability can feel just like that, disabling and debilitating. It can be even more challenging when it is not a visible…

Helping you secure SSD benefits for a mental condition

Just because a disability is not visible on the outside does not mean that a person does not suffer just as much, if not…

Autoimmune disorders and disability benefits: who is eligible?

When you are unable to work due to a medical condition, you may be unsure as to how you will support yourself and your…

OCD and other anxiety disorders may qualify for SSDI

For many people in New Jersey and across the country, getting up in the morning and going to work is a normal part of…

Helping you understand your SSD benefits rights

No one intends to be involved in an accident. In fact, almost all accidents are sudden and unexpected. Thus, the resulting harms caused by…

Watch out when diving in New Jersey waters this summer

Nothing beats the summer heat in New Jersey like a trip to the beach or pool. Swimming is not only a fun way to…

Going before a judge to get the disability benefits you need

If you are a disabled individual in New Jersey, you know how important it is to secure benefits. Disability benefits can help you support…

How do workers’ compensation benefits affect SSD benefits?

It may seem obvious that certain occupations have the propensity to lead to injuries, such as occupations where a person works with heavy equipment,…

What are some symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

The brain and spinal cord are essential to the normal functioning of the human body. If a person in Newark suffers from a condition…

Will new rule adversely affect those seeking SSD benefits?

It is an unfortunate fact that the safety-net our government has for those who become disabled can be difficult to obtain, even for those…

How does schizophrenia affect its victim?

Many Americans throughout the country have heard of the mental condition schizophrenia, but what exactly is it and how does it affect its victim?…

Understanding the severity of brain injuries

One of the more common injuries throughout the United States, including victims from the North New Jersey area, are traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs.…

Could I secure disability benefits if I have arthritis?

Arthritis is a well-known, relatively common medical condition that affects millions of Americans. The way that this type of disease affects an individual depends…

Basics of the appeals process

The reality of Social Security Disability is that nearly two thirds of applications are initially rejected. While in many cases the victim’s disability does…

Basics of the Social Security appeals process

The reality of Social Security Disability is that nearly two thirds of applications are initially rejected. While in many cases the victim’s disability does…

Tackling your disability alone may be difficult

If you find yourself struggling to deal with a disability, the last thing you want to deal with is paperwork and forms and hassles.…

Spinal cord injuries among qualifying SSDI conditions

One of the most important parts of the human body is the spinal cord. The spinal cord protects nerves that run from the brain…

Loving a loved one through all stages of mental illness

If your immediate family member is no longer able to work due to mental illness, you may be among many other New Jersey residents…

Multiple ex-NFL players pledge to donate brains for research

Following recent revelation that last year National Football League star quarterback Tom Brady may have played through concussions during the season, two retired players,…

Social Security Disability is designed to help accident victims

If you have suffered from a serious injury as a result of an accident or work-related injury, you may qualify for Social Security Disability…

What are some symptoms of schizophrenia?

While only approximately one percent of individuals in the United States suffer from schizophrenia, it is a disorder with a very negative stigma. However,…

Compassionate allowance conditions: Heart Transplant Wait Lists

It’s unfair to think that the Social Security Administration is a thoroughly heartless entity designed to make things harder for beneficiaries. It might not…

Study points to hand arthritis being quite common

Arthritis can impact a range of different parts of a person’s body. This includes their hands. Sometimes, arthritis causes a person to suffer pain,…

Does arthritis qualify for Social Security Disability?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides that in certain situations, benefits are available for applicants who are unable to work due to complications with…

How do I prove my mental condition is debilitating?

Contrary to the belief of many, Social Security disability is not simply for those who are suffering from serious or debilitating injuries or illnesses,…

Traumatic brain injuries are not always easy to detect

Newark residents may be surprised to hear that approximately two million people in the United States annually will sustain a traumatic brain injury. Moreover,…

Study looks at spinal manipulation’s effectiveness on lower back pain

When a person thinks of treatment for lower back pain, they might automatically think of medications. However, there are a wide range of methods…

Study: The stroke rate for some younger Americans is increasing

Recent research shows that the overall stroke rate for Americans is on the decline. A recent study has revealed a peculiar anomaly in the…

What types of income will be considered for child SSI benefits?

Disability is no respecter of age. While some people in Newark may be well into adulthood before they develop a disability, even children can…

Tens of thousands suffer from asbestos exposure

For decades, asbestos was considered almost a super-product. It was incredibly versatile, strong and resistant to heat yet strong for insulation, and was used…

Even young adults at risk of colorectal cancers, study says

Many young adults in Newark have heard their parents complain about having to get a colonoscopy, with the fasting and cleansing that they must…

Brain injuries can lead to significant disabilities for a victim

The brain is one of the most important organs in the body. It is also one of the most fragile. The human body protects…

Making sure your application is correct is crucial

It appears that winter is over and spring is finally here. The weather is warmer, there are robins out and about and trees and…

Six-month waiting period for SSD benefits proving fatal for some

The Social Security Administration’s “Compassionate Allowances” program is meant to expedite the approval process for those in Newark and nationwide who meet the requirements…

Migraines may cause anxiety disorders, study says

New Jersey residents who suffer from migraine headaches may find that all they can do is lie down in a quiet, dark room until…

Social Security Blog warns about scammers

With society’s access to today’s technology, ill-intentioned scam artists have numerous ways of scamming victims. A recent increase in phone call scams have prompted…

Qualifying SSD benefits for injury undergoes change

When a person in Newark applies for Social Security disability benefits for injuries, they often rely on reports by their doctors documenting their medical…

Chalk most cancers up to bad luck, study says

When a person in Newark hears that they have been diagnosed with cancer, they may wonder, “why me?” Was it due to unhealthy habits…

Prostate cancer among the many disabilities eligible for SSDI

Cancer is among the illnesses determined by the Social Security Administration as possible qualifying conditions for Social Security disability benefits. One common form of…

When does a person with depression have a disability?

Living with depression can be a nightmare. Imagine suffering from severe sadness and hopelessness that may even cause you to be suicidal. Depression once…

How SSI benefits may affect tax filings

As many New Jersey residents already know, April is the month to file your taxes or request an extension. If you have been thinking…

Accident injury can render one unable to work until rehabilitated

When it rains, it pours. Those that have suffered accident injury may well understand the truth behind this saying. When a person suffers an…

What are some common causes of a brain injury?

The Social Security Administration recognizes that traumatic brain injuries could be a disabling condition. However, Newark residents may wonder how pervasive are TBIs in…

Retired NY Jets legend Mark Gastineau deals with severe illnesses

For older National Football League fans from the tri-state area and throughout the U.S., many fondly recall the New York Jets football star and…

Despite budget woes, Social Security promises to do their best

Many Americans who collect Social Security benefits are curious and perhaps uneasy about the status of the administration. Unfortunately, lawmakers in Congress have not…

What qualifies a person for Supplemental Security Income?

Sim The Social Security Administration has two programs designed to help Americans who have suffered from debilitating injuries, illnesses or medical conditions that prevent…