Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it is caused when the cartilage around joints that provides cushioning between bones wears down. Once the bones begin to rub against each other, the friction can cause bone spurs and cysts. Symptoms include loss of joint motion, stiffness, pain, and…

Social Security benefits, whether they are retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, are no longer provided via paper checks; therefore, you have the option of receiving your benefits through direct deposit or prepaid debit card. Green Dot is an American bank holding,…

The Ticket to Work Program was created in 1999 as a way to assist Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries find work and achieve financial independence without relying on disability benefits permanently. The program is free and voluntary for those interested in examining their employment…

If you receive a bench decision after your disability hearing for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), that means the administrative law judge (ALJ) has approved you for benefits without the need for any additional deliberation. There are only certain circumstances in which an ALJ…

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits exist to help Americans in the direst financial need. Welfare programs are also designed to help the economically disadvantaged. Residents of any state who are in urgent need of financial assistance or who are disabled, elderly, or blind can apply for welfare benefits. It can…

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. There are over 100 different types of arthritis or arthritis-related conditions, and the Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 50 million Americans suffer from them. So, if you are one of those 50 million Americans, can you…

Depression, a mood disorder characterized by feelings of hopelessness and anxiety, sadness, and gloom, is the second most common medical condition listed on Social Security disability (SSDI and SSI) claims. People suffering from depression frequently experience feelings of fatigue, decreased energy, and a loss of interest in things that they…

“Emotional disturbance” is a wide-ranging disability category that is often associated with mental health and severe behavioral issues in children. It is estimated that almost 17 million children in the United States manifest some kind of psychotic disorder; half of these disorders manifest themselves by the time a child is…

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not consider pregnancy a disability, pregnancy discrimination is illegal under federal law. Employers must treat pregnant employees who are temporarily unable to work the same way as they would treat any other employee who is temporarily disabled for another reason. Additionally, if…