Schizophrenia is a form of mental illness characterized as a neurological brain disorder. While the exact cause of schizophrenia is largely unknown, it is thought some contributing factors may include genetics, physical and psychological factors, and environmental factors that may make someone more prone to this condition than others. For
Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder does not automatically mean you are disabled. PTSD is a mental health condition that can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. While it is commonly associated with veterans, PTSD can impact civilians as well. The severity of PTSD symptoms varies among
Are you struggling to work because of a medical condition? Are you wondering what benefits are out there? Have you thought about applying for social security disability benefits? If you answered yes to any of those questions the social security disability program may be right for you. Applying for social
You find yourself in a position where you are having a hard time working due to a physical and or mental condition. What do you do? Is the right answer to request accommodations from your employer? Or should you be applying for social security disability benefits? There is a lot
Many people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits want to know what the process entails and when they will be approved for benefits. To begin, it is first important to understand who exactly is eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are available to
Often, people who are applying for Social Security disability benefits who attend a hearing with an Administrate Law Judge express that the most confusing part of the hearing is understanding the testimony of the vocational expert. To better understand the role of the vocational expert in a hearing, it helps
Many people who have become disabled, or who are waiting for approval of Social Security Disability benefits, wonder how they will be able to pay bills and support themselves. Some individuals attempt to return to work, either while waiting for their claim to be approved, or after they have been
A stroke, also referred to as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA, is an event where the blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Such interruptions prevent brain tissue from getting essential oxygen and nutrients. The brain requires a significant flow of blood to function properly, and any interruption to the
Many people apply for Social Security Disability when their conditions have prevented them from doing the type of work that they used to do. This is especially true when one has a very physical job, such as construction, and then develops physical problems such as back injuries that prevent them
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when the immune system attacks the protective sheath, called myelin, which covers the nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. The attack results in inflammation, which destroys nerve cells and myelin. This causes communication problems
