Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Contrary to popular belief, you cannot be eligible for disability benefits on the basis of having a drug or alcohol problem. However, many people who[…]
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
AIDS and HIV Infections
A diagnosis of AIDS or HIV is devastating in many ways. People who receive this diagnosis not only have to deal with manifold symptoms of[…]
How Do I Survive Financially While Waiting?
Often I am asked the following question: How I am supposed to survive while I am waiting for disability benefits? This is a tough question[…]
Benefits For People Under Systems of Countries Other than the US
We cannot advise you about your potential eligibility for disability benefits under the systems of other countries. You would need to contact an attorney from[…]
Benefits for Disabled People Who are Poorly Educated
Your education level can affect the disability determination depending on your age. Generally speaking, your education level will not have much effect on the disability[…]
Benefits for Disabled People Who are Highly Educated
In order for an adult to be considered disabled, he or she must not be able to do any job that he or she did[…]
Benefits for Disabled Young Adults
Young adults need to be considered disabled under the same regulations that govern the disability determination that govern all other adults. However adults between the[…]
Benefits for People Over 50
In short, it is a lot easier for an unskilled person to win a disability claim if he or she is over 50. The rules[…]
Benefits for Disabled Children and Teens
A child under the age of 18 does not need to be considered disabled in order to receive disability benefits on your record. If your[…]
Benefits for Stepchildren of the Disabled and Retired
Generally speaking stepchildren are treated the same as your natural children for the purposes of Social Security disability benefits when a parent or stepparent or[…]