May 22, 2019

A Quick Guide on How to Apply for Social Security Disability in Warwick

Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federally funded program that provides compensation for individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. There are an abundance of different disabilities that may qualify you to receive compensation when you cannot work for over a year. Some examples of disabilities include: cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, sleep disorders,…

Read More

March 5, 2014

Hip Injuries and Social Security Disability Insurance

Many of our Social Security Disability clients are the victims of serious hip injuries. Due to the location of the hip and how frequently it is used throughout the day, injuries to the hip make it very difficult for these clients to work. Whether it was caused by a workplace injury, a car accident, or…

Read More

March 5, 2014

Sleep Disorders and Social Security Disability

Disruptions in the regular sleep cycle are common and often the result of many different factors, including stress or diet. When they raise to the level that they routinely disrupt your waking life, however, they may – with proper documentation – rise to the level of a disability that can keep you out of work…

Read More

March 5, 2014

Seizures and Social Security Disability

Individuals suffering from seizure disorders on a daily basis may not feel disabled, but likely are unable to work because of the possibility of seizures. Seizures occur when brain cells release abnormal signals to the rest of your body, causing muscles to behave in a manner that is irregular and possibly dangerous, based on the…

Read More

March 5, 2014

Pulmonary Disorders, Lung Diseases, and Social Security Disability

Pulmonary and lung diseases are those that give the person trouble when breathing. Pulmonary diseases are those that are very disabling and prevent a person from going to work. Most people with pulmonary and lung diseases wish to go back to work but are unable to because of the symptoms. Among some of the diseases…

Read More

March 5, 2014

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Social Security Disability

A severe type of anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can typically occur after an individual has been exposed to one, or a series, of traumatic experiences that often involve the risk of personal injury or death. PTSD has been known to occur because an individual has experienced a traumatic event. Some of the more…

Read More

August 15, 2012

Learning Disorders and Social Security Disability

Distinct from, but often confused with, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders affect the ability of an individual to learn by either preventing retention of learned material, or through sensory input issues that result in difficulty reading or understanding taught material. Skills often affected by learning disabilities include reading, writing, listening, speaking, critical thinking, and mathematics. The…

Read More