Back pain is one of the most common conditions people experience, and there is no one cause of this type of condition. It can affect people who get into car accidents, people who suffer sports injuries and people with medical disorders that affect their bones or joints.
Why is it challenging to pursue benefits for back pain?
Managing the long-term impact of sudden injuries
Any type of serious medical condition has the potential to dramatically change a person's life, from his or her mobility to cognitive functioning. It can be particularly troubling when a severe condition comes without warning; people must make instant adjustments and decisions they might not have ever anticipated.
Intellectual disabilities: Not the same as learning disabilities
In a previous post, we discussed the fact that the Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t always consider learning disabilities to be disabling for the purposes of benefits, especially for adults.
Why you should always see a doctor
Making a doctor's appointments for every little ailment can seem tedious and unnecessary, but for those who are seeking Social Security Disability, a history of visits can be the difference between application approval and denial. In the event you become unable to work due to an injury or illness, you will need medical records stating that you have a condition that impairs you.
Are learning disabilities eligible for disability benefits?
Millions of adults and children across the country have been diagnosed with a learning disability, from dyslexia to language processing disorders.
How blood disorders can affect a person’s life
Hematological disorders, or disorders that affect a person’s blood, are among the many disorders that can drastically alter a person’s life. After a diagnosis of anemia, hemophilia or another disorder, a person typically needs to make important adjustments to his or her life to stay safe.
