Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can cause limited mobility, pain, and illness. A person may apply for disability benefits if arthritis affects their ability to work. The ...

The Social Security Administration provides disability payments to more than 8 million Americans, primarily through Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. Applicants must be diagnosed with an ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Short-term disability is a type of government-run insurance or employer benefit that gives you income replacement for a temporary period when you are unable to work due to a covered illness, injury, ...

Read full article: Uncharted territory: Do you qualify for long COVID disability benefits? A man works in a danger zone. Read full article: Which Social Security disability program is right for you?

Long-term Covid-19 symptoms can make it harder to get through the day, let alone return to work. As the pandemic progresses, more patients are expected to apply for Social Security disability benefits ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act always considers bipolar disorder a disability. However, the Social Security Administration sometimes does not. Bipolar disorder can cause significant shifts in ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for distributing Social Security payments to millions of elderly Americans. However, the agency also administers payment programs for disabled ...

The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...