During the pandemic, the number of monthly SSI disability applications and new SSI disability benefit awardees has declined sharply. New data documents that the number of new SSI disability awards in January was the lowest on record, but it wasn't because there were...
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Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a medical condition that can be caused by physical trauma or surgery. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is very painful, hard to treat and can...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS, is a repetitive strain injury caused by the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel area of the wrist. The result of CTS is tissue enlargement, and a pinching of the median nerve. This pinching results in a range of...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Cancer
The Disability and Injury Law Offices of David R. Machek helps clients pursue Social Security disability benefits for cancer and for the debilitating complications of fighting cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation sickness. We explain to clients the most...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Back, Neck Or Joint Pain.
Lower back pain, neck pain and joint pain can be debilitating, making everyday activities such as sitting, standing, walking, driving, working and sleeping nearly unbearable. For some people experiencing lower back pain, neck pain and joint pain, the intensity of the...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that is typically diagnosed in children, although more adults are now receiving this diagnosis. People with ADHD are often diagnosed with other disorders as well, including Oppositional...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits For Asthma, COPD And Other Pulmonary Diseases
Serious breathing problems can make it difficult to work. Tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and fatigue associated with breathing problems make it difficult or even impossible to maintain gainful employment. If you find yourself unable to work as a result...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits For Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis can cause severe swelling, immobility and pain. Symptoms can include: redness and swelling, loss of full use of your hands or affected joints and soreness of joints. If you have symptoms of arthritis and are considering...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits For Bipolar Disorder
To receive Social Security disability benefits, you need to show proof of more than just a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. You need to present evidence that your bipolar disorder is so severe that you are unable to work on a full time basis. Here are some tips to keep...
President Trump’s plan to end the Social Security disability and retirement programs should be a wake up call for all Americans
The Social Security disability and retirement programs are programs that millions of American workers depend upon and pay into each week. This is their disability and retirement security, which they’ve earned, not a “socialist welfare entitlement”. The chief actuary...