The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that approximately 1.5 million Americans have lupus. That is approximately 1 in every 20 Americans. Systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE), more commonly known as lupus, is an autoimmune disorder that causes your immune system to attack your own tissue and organs. This is a chronic
Understanding Legal Blindness: The Path to Disability Assistance Unveiling the Scope: The Landscape of Legally Blindness in the U.S. In the United States, the National Federation of the Blind reports a staggering statistic: approximately 1.3 million individuals are legally blind. Legal blindness occurs when an individual’s central visual acuity is
Applying for disability benefits can be an overwhelming, intimidating process. There is a lot at stake – your health, your financial security, your ability to care for yourself and your family. When you’re struggling with a life-changing injury or illness, the stress can be difficult to handle. And, unfortunately, it
Social Security disability is an insurance program that is run by the federal government. The federal government created the Social Security Administration to manage this insurance program. Participation in Social Security is mandatory. The way you participate is through Social Security taxes. The fact that this program is mandatory means
The Top Conditions The Qualify For SSD Social Security disability is an insurance program that provides monetary benefits along with health insurance in the event you are unable to work. Your inability to work must be based upon a physical and or mental impairment. There are multiple impairments, really an
If you are experiencing numbness or tingling in your hands the first step you should take is contacting your doctor. Depending upon the severity you may want to consider going to the emergency room. Hand numbness could be a result of a very serious medical condition like carpal tunnel syndrome
It’s that dreaded time of year again…tax season. For many of you, this year may be different than previous years. If you began receiving Social Security Disability benefits in 2017 you may be wondering if those benefits are taxable. Do you have to report those earnings to the IRS? For
If you are a healthy individual with the full capacity to work, the earliest you could apply for social security is at age 62. The program you would be applying for at this point would be for early retirement. The Social Security Administration is an independent agency which oversees the
Social Security is often in the news – especially when it’s time to trim budgets. But tens of millions of Americans rely on this “social safety net” to make ends meet. Social Security is designed to provide just that: security. When age, disability, or death of a spouse or parent
If there is a government shut down, what does that mean for Social Security Disability recipients? In short, not very much. If you are already receiving a monthly check, you will continue to receive your check as scheduled every month. This is part of a contingency plan set in place
