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ENDOCRINE DISORDERS & DISABILITY
WHAT ARE ENDOCRINE DISORDERS? Endocrine disorders are a group of diseases which affect the glands of the endocrine system. Disease can be caused by hormonal imbalance, autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, or environmental factors. The most common endocrine conditions include diabetes, thyroid disease, and obesity. When an endocrine gland is not functioning properly it produces… Read More »
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND SSD BENEFITS
WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage that covers the ends of your bones wears away. When the cartilage wears away, you feel pain and stiffness in your joints. You may also experience swelling and burning in your joints. Eventually, muscle weakness and reduced range of… Read More »
BIPOLAR DISORDER AND SSD BENEFITS
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that can be disabling. If your mental health symptoms are severe enough that they keep you from working, then you might be able to win SSDI and SSI benefits. In order to win benefits, you must be off work for 12 months or more due to… Read More »
DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR DEPRESSION – LISTING 12.04
DEPRESSION IS A DISABILITY Disability benefits for Depression are available if your symptoms are severe under SSA’s Listing 12.04. If your depression prevents you from working for over 12 months, then submit an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) & SSI benefits. Learn about how to file an application here. There are two… Read More »
LUPUS DISABILITY BENEFITS
CAN YOU GET LUPUS DISABILITY BENEFITS? Lupus disability benefits are available for people with severe lupus symptoms who cannot work for more than one year. Are you a worker who pays your taxes? Did you stop working due to lupus? If so, you are eligible to apply for Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental… Read More »
EATING DISORDERS & ANOREXIA CAN BE DISABLING
EATING DISORDERS CAN BE DISABLING The SSA has added eating disorders to their listings in their Blue Book of listed impairments. If you have an eating disorder that impacts you physically or mentally, it is possible that you could be granted SSDI or SSI benefits. For example, if you have Anorexia, you may have… Read More »
MARFAN’S SYNDROME AND SSD BENEFITS
MARFAN’S SYNDROME You can obtain a disability for Marfan’s syndrome. Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder that affects multiple body systems, including the skeleton, eyes, heart, blood vessels, nervous system, skin, and lungs. To diagnose Marfan syndrome, the doctor uses your medical history, including family history and physical examination. The doctor will… Read More »
IF CLAIMANT DIES CAN FAMILY RECEIVE SSD BENEFITS?
What happens when a claimant dies and there is an SSD application pending? Can a family member still receive the claimant’s SSD benefits? Cannon Disability Law can help your family after the death of a loved one who filed an application for SSD benefits. Sadly, this happens because many people die waiting for the… Read More »
