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Psychiatrists give tips on dealing with anxiety

It is not uncommon for those suffering from anxiety attacks to be especially vulnerable during winter and during the holiday season. In December, we…

Carrie Fisher, Princess of Star Wars, dies from heart attack

Best known for her heroism a long time ago and far, far away, actress Carrie Fisher became a darling across planet earth for her…

Winter months bring additional injury risks

While many Americans throughout the Northeast, including north New Jersey, welcome the winter months and all they have to offer such as the beauty…

NFL loses appeal in suit against former players

If you are a sports fan, you may have noticed, over the last few years, an increase of awareness when it comes to sports…

Slip and falls accidents in winter can lead to serious injuries

Winter is here and during these upcoming months, throughout the tri-state area, including Newark, New Jersey, comes wintry conditions including snow, sleet and ice.…

Can your Social Security disability benefits be garnished?

New Jerseyans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are not immune from the normal vagaries of life. To the contrary, they are often…

Can temporary injuries count as a disability?

Frequent readers of this blog know that normally a New Jersey resident must have a long-term issue – an issue likely to persist for…

A basic primer on Social Security Disability

No one wants to have a disability. Having a minor disability can send ripples throughout a New Jersian’s life. Having a severe one can…

Appealing a disability-benefits denial online

For many New Jerseyans, Social Security disability benefits can be absolutely essential. So, when those benefits are denied, the result can be cataclysmic. It…

Invisible disabilities are disabilities too

When New Jerseyans hear the word “disability,” the first images that spring to mind usually involve a physical disability – images like a person…

Are non-citizens eligible for SSI?

Supplemental security income offers a safety net to those in need – people who are blind, disabled or of limited financial means. But how…

Intellectual disability

This blog often focuses on physical conditions that can qualify New Jersey residents to receive Social Security Disability benefits. But that does not mean…

We help New Jerseyans obtain Supplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Income is a need-based financial benefit that can help New Jersey kids and disabled adults. But obtaining those benefits can be easier…

Children can qualify for SSI benefits too

Life’s troubles do not just strike adults. They also visit children. But, fortunately, New Jersey children suffering from a disability can get help in…

Paperwork problems common reason for rejected disability claims

For decades, people have said that we are entering a paperless society. And yet the power of paperwork to make or break a situation…

Understand SSDI before you need it

For many New Jerseyans, thinking about insurance is not high on their list of things to do. After all, why think about problems that…

How to appeal a rejected SSDI claim

Many New Jerseyans file for SSDI benefits. But far too often their initial application is rejected. As a result, when New Jerseyans apply, they…

What effect does marriage have on SSD benefits?

A marriage is meant to be an overwhelmingly positive affair; one fill with love and happiness and, outside of some stress of planning the…

What changes must a person receiving SSI report to the SSA?

For many New Jersey residents, simply obtaining SSI benefits can be a headache. The application can be long and detailed. The government often incorrectly…

Distinguishing the onset and application dates for SSD benefits

Getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can provide great relief for New Jersey residents who are suffering from a disability. Indeed, the benefits…

Is suffering from fibromyalgia grounds for a Disability claim?

When New Jersey residents think about SSDI benefits, they may conjure up images of a person with injured limbs, a bad back or a…

Repetitive stress injuries and SSD benefits

Jobs can be repetitive. A person does the same thing over and over again. That repetition can be a good thing. After all, repetition…

Disability benefits can help those with illnesses

Is a disability stopping you from going to work? Is your age below the retirement age? If so, you may qualify for Social Security…

How can Newark residents know they are eligible for SSD benefits?

Not being able to work can be difficult for New Jersey residents and their families. Most people need to work to earn the income…

What is the disability onset date?

For New Jersey residents with a disability, it is not hard to remember back to the day the disability came to pass. Indeed, for…

If you work, can you still receive Social Security Disability?

Some New Jersey residents may be under the impression that if they work, they cannot receive Social Security Disability benefits. But is that true?…

Depression: is it covered by Social Security Disability?

In New Jersey and elsewhere, one of the more misunderstood aspects of Social Security Disability is mental conditions. Unlike physical conditions, which are easy…

Demystifying disability hearings

As some individuals in New Jersey may know, Social Security disability applications routinely get rejected. But a rejection should not be seen as the…

Appealing a Social Security disability denial

Unfortunately, sometimes residents of New Jersey with legitimate disabilities initially have their applications for Social Security disability insurance rejected. But a denial is not…

Brain injuries can lead to SSDI benefits

A decade ago, brain injuries were not on the radar for many New Jerseyans. To the extent, they were thought of, people focused on…

What is Supplemental Security Income?

Many New Jerseyans know that the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers disability benefits. But, less know that the SSA offers both Social Security Disability…

Social Security Disability Basics

Many New Jerseyans pride themselves on their work ethic and ability to support themselves. But sometimes life throws a wrench in the best laid…

Continuing disability reviews with SSI benefits

For New Jersey residents who are receiving Social Security disability benefits through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) there might be a sense of relief…

Could apps help schizophrenia sufferers?

Delusions and paranoia are far from the only things schizophrenia could cause a person to experience. The number of effects this condition can have…

Researchers identify molecular marker to predict breast cancer

Unlike some other forms of cancer, a breast cancer diagnosis isn’t always a death sentence – treatment and eventual survival are probable. But when…

My child has a disability, are they eligible for SSI benefits?

Most parents will do whatever it takes to take care of and provide for their children. Eventually for most parents, their child will grow…

Do you have someone helping you with your SSDI benefits?

If you’ve regularly kept up with our blog until this point or are familiar with the Social Security Administration’s requirements for what conditions qualify…

SSA Compassionate Allowances: Alpers disease

On our blog, as some of our more regular readers know, we like to dedicate posts to conditions found on the Social Security Administration’s…

FDA approves expanded use of lung cancer drug

When a doctor gives you a diagnosis of cancer, your first thought is likely, “How long do I have to live?” For some forms…

Scientists develop new treatment for drug-resistant cancer

Most people are familiar with the story of the Trojan Horse–the large wooden horse used to hide the Greek army who then overtook the…

Why appealing a denied claim may be necessary in some cases

Many people who have applied for disability benefits will tell you that proving you have a debilitating condition is oftentimes the most challenging part…

New ‘bionic spine’ promises movement for paralyzed individuals

Imagine that you have lost the ability to move one or more of your appendages because of a serious injury. Unable to use that…

Changes to Medicaid rules may create challenges for some

There are some individuals who live with disabilities that leave them not only unable to work, but their conditions may also prevent them from…

Are ketamine injections a better way to treat depression?

Since gaining FDA approval in 1970, ketamine has successfully been used as an anesthetic in hospitals and emergency rooms across the country. Though sometimes…

Is more research needed on medical marijuana? Some say yes

Just a few short years ago, the New Jersey Legislature recognized the benefits of medical marijuana, thereby passing laws that now allow patients to…

Will new A&E series highlight or hinder people with disabilities?

As many of our New Jersey readers will agree, there are a lot of things we don’t know about a majority of the disabling…

Rare conditions of Compassionate Allowance: Dravet syndrome

If you’re a regular visitor to our blog, then you may have come across our series of posts on the rare conditions listed as…

Restless leg syndrome: keeping you up and unable to work

Have you ever had that “creepy crawly” sensation or the feeling of “pins and needles” in your legs that can only be relieved by…

How long does it take SSD claims to be processed in New Jersey?

Applications for important services rarely have a quick turnaround. Everyone knows that. But while this is no different for Social Security disability benefits, some…