Mental Health Conditions and SSD: How Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD Are Evaluated
If you are living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or another mental health condition that keeps you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Mental health claims are common, but they are also frequently misunderstood, both by applicants and, at times, by the system reviewing them. Understanding how the Social Security Administration (SSA) […]
Fibromyalgia and Social Security: Why This Condition Is So Hard to Prove
Fibromyalgia is real, painful, and often disabling. It is also one of the most difficult conditions to prove in a Social Security Disability claim. There is no blood test, no X-ray, and no scan that shows fibromyalgia. That gap between a very real illness and the kind of objective proof the Social Security Administration (SSA) […]
What to Do if Your Disability Status is Being Audited
Tax season strikes fear in many of us. We can be as organized and ready as ever, but the lurking fear of filing incorrectly always lingers in the back of our minds. The same concept applies when we consider filing for disability. Think of it like a health examination from the IRS; Social Security will […]
How to Get an Emotional Support Animal & Their Affects on Your Disability Claim
Time to Read: 3 Minutes It’s important to note that an emotional support animal is not the same as a service animal and is not protected by the ADA. A service animal is a pet that is specially trained to perform a task to assist someone with a disability. Often, these tasks are physical in […]
5 FREE Resources for People with Disabilities
Time to Read: 4 minutes There are many assistance programs for people struggling with a disability–especially if your health has made an impact on your income or ability to work. Examples of resources include food pantries, public housing, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and even businesses in your local area. Additionally, here are five […]
‘Tis the Season to “Over-do” It: Holiday Activities that Can SQUASH Your Disability Claim
Ho-ho-howdy, friends ⛄ Holidays are just around the corner. This could be a big YAY for some and a big NAY for others. The holidays come with tasks and social expectations that could be tiring for some, but unbearable for others who are struggling with a disability. If you’re in the process of applying for […]