Category: Social Security Disability

Certain people in Maryland are unable to work, due to an illness, injury or disorder that prevents them from functioning in a traditional capacity. These people may need assistance from Social Security in order to provide for themselves and their families. It can be confusing for those attempting to apply for benefits,...

Walt Disney World is often celebrated as a magical place where dreams come true. However according to a recent lawsuit, that has grown to include 30 families and 36 individuals, many individuals with disabilities are not included among those welcome at the magic kingdom. The lawsuit names Walt Disney Parks and Resorts...

Today, one out of every 68 children born in the U.S. will be diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder. The prevalence of autism has increased dramatically in recent decades, yet much about the disorder remains a mystery. Medical researchers and doctors still don't know what causes autism and many parents struggle to...

Imagine the following scenario. You're a working parent who is the main breadwinner and upon whose job your family relies on for medical benefits. Upon driving home from work one day, your car is hit by a semi. You suffer several serious and debilitating injuries including a traumatic brain injury. After months...

Living with a disabling injury or medical condition can severely and negatively impact an individual's life in a number of ways. In many cases, individuals who suffer a physical or mental disability or who are stricken with a disabling medical condition are no longer able to work. Thankfully, the Social Security Administration...

People who are suffering from mental illness face a number of challenges in their daily lives. Depending on the extent of their condition, they may require ongoing care and powerful medication to manage symptoms. However, many people are able to get the help they need so that they can lead a lifestyle...

Veterans residing in Maryland or elsewhere may be qualified to receive social security disability benefits. Although there is a VA program that provides disability benefits for service-related disabilities, that is separate from the Social Security disability program administered by the Social Security Administration. The SSA program, which is open to...

In the last several years, if you've followed media coverage of issues related to Social Security Disability benefits, then you've undoubtedly noticed some controversy. For a while, many reports about disability benefits suggested that most people who receive them were somehow gaming the system. This perspective, however, reflects a lack of understanding...

Since its creation, the Social Security Administration's Disability program has provided much-needed income to millions of Americans and their dependants. Information released in April of this year shows that nearly 11 million Americans are currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits. What's more, experts contend that "one in 19 Americans...

A number of people with disabilities in Maryland struggle with debt. This is often because, of course, disability never strikes at a convenient time. Few people are financially prepared to leave the workforce when they become disabled. It can take months or even years to start receiving Social Security disability, and in...