Category: Social Security Disability

Individuals, who suffer from chronic illnesses or medical conditions, suffer a debilitating injury or were born with a physical or mental disability often face many life and financial challenges. In cases where one's condition makes it difficult to impossible to work, these challenges are often magnified and can result in an individual...

In this blog, we discuss many of the debilitating illnesses, injuries and medical conditions that may prevent an individual from being able to return to work. People who suffer from chronic medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, have been diagnosed with cancer or suffered a debilitating brain injury may struggle to make ends...

Imagine you're reading the newspaper at the kitchen table when you suddenly realize you can't feel your rights leg or arm and your muscles feel incredibly weak. The words of the paper swim before your eyes and are no longer intelligible. You try to yell to your spouse for help, but you...

Millions of Americans fight to maintain a healthy weight and a large percentage are losing the proverbial battle against the bulge. In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 69 percent of U.S. adults age 20 and older were considered overweight. What's more, 35.1 percent were considered to be...

Individuals who suffer debilitating injuries or from serious medical conditions may not be able to work or may only be able to work part-time. In cases where an individual has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition like cancer or major depression or has suffered a work-related back or head injury; he...

Many Maryland residents take their good health for granted. It isn't until an individual is stricken with the flu or sprains an ankle that he or she can, on some level, appreciate the difficulties and hardships experienced by individuals who have a serious medical condition or are physically disabled.

Throughout life, many people experience times of sadness and depression. Often these low points are triggered by or in response to an adverse event in an individual's life like the death of a loved one or end of a marriage. For individuals who suffer from major depressive disorder, feelings of sadness and...

For individuals who have disabling physical or mental injuries, conditions or illnesses; every day is filled with obstacles and challenges. From an individual struggling with depression who is overcome by feelings of sadness and hopelessness and unable to think clearly or make decisions to an individual who is in constant pain due...

Children who are diagnosed with autism may vary greatly in their cognitive functioning and capabilities. That's because autism is known as a spectrum disorder, meaning there is a wide variance in the types of symptoms a child may display as well as the severity of these symptoms. However, all children diagnosed with...

In 2013, about two-thirds of the applications for Social Security disability benefits were denied. In Maryland and other states the chances for success depend on a number of legal issues that are important for the applicant to address. The applicant for Social Security disability must first of all show that he or...