Tag Archives: disability claim
THYMIC CARCINOMA & SSD BENEFITS
WHAT IS THYMIC CARCINOMA? Thymic Carcinoma (TC) is a rare and aggressive cancer that begins in the thymus gland, a small organ located behind the breastbone and in front of the heart. The thymus plays a critical role in the development of immune cells, particularly during childhood and early adulthood. It contains two primary… Read More »
TIPS ON CHOOSING YOUR TREATING DOCTOR
WHY IS YOUR TREATING DOCTOR SO IMPORTANT? Your treating doctor plays a central role in your disability claim. The SSA gives great weight to opinions from doctors who treat you regularly. This doctor sees you over a long period of time and understands your symptoms, limitations, and response to treatment. That insight helps explain… Read More »
SOCIAL ANXIETY AND DISABILITY BENEFITS
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL ANXIETY IN DISABILITY CLAIMS Social anxiety is real, disabling, and often overlooked by the SSA. You may struggle to speak, attend appointments, or interact with others. Social anxiety is a bigger problem than feeling shy around people. Instead, it is an illness that impacts your daily life and your ability to work…. Read More »
ARE YOU UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE SSA?
HOW DOES AN SSA INVESTIGATION START? How do you know if the SSA is investigating you? Most people who need SSD and SSI benefits are not aware the Social Security Administration can investigate you. However, the SSA does investigate people who apply for benefits. Therefore, you need to know that if you file for… Read More »
SHELTERED WORK & DISABILITY BENEFITS
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be overwhelming. One of the most difficult concepts in the process is how the SSA treats work and sheltered work. The SSA wants to know if you can still work. But, the SSA does not treat all work the same. Many people with serious health problems try… Read More »
THE HIDDEN COSTS OF SSA’S DELAYS
WHAT ARE THE HIDDEN COSTS OF SSA’S DELAYS? SSA delays can have a number of hidden costs. Most of these delays impact the person who is filing for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. First, it isn’t an easy decision. People often wait too long to file for… Read More »
PULMONARY FIBROSIS & SSD BENEFITS
PULMONARY FIBROSIS AND SSD BENEFITS Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious, progressive lung disease that can make it impossible to continue working. Many people with pulmonary fibrosis struggle with breathing, chronic fatigue, and reduced lung function. Over time, even simple daily activities, like walking across the room or climbing a flight of stairs, become difficult…. Read More »
ANEURYSM & DISABILITY BENEFITS
DOES AN ANEURYSM QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS? An aneurysm is not just a medical term. It can be a life changing event that alters your ability to work and take care of your family. It can even keep you from doing simple daily tasks. An aneurysm happens when part of an artery wall weakens… Read More »
FIBROMYALGIA AND DISABILITY BENEFITS
SSD BENEFITS AND FIBROMYALGIA Fibromyalgia is a medical condition for which the Social Security Administration will pay SSD benefits. You can obtain Social Security benefits from the SSA if you have fibromyalgia and are unable to work. However, you must show that your illness meets certain rules and will last longer than 12 months…. Read More »
EPILEPSY AND SEIZURES
YOU CAN WIN DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR EPILEPSY SSD benefits are available for epilepsy and for seizures. If your seizure medications do not control your epilepsy and you are unable to work, then the SSA may pay you SSD benefits. Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income benefits are paid by the Social Security… Read More »
WHY DOES SSA KEEP DENYING MY CASE?
WHY ISN’T THE SSA GRANTING YOUR BENEFITS? At Cannon Disability Law, we hear a version of this question every day. People look at their neighbors and believe they should not be getting SSDI and SSI benefits. Also, people compare themselves to others and think their illness is worse. Therefore, they believe they should get benefits… Read More »
