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Are There SSD Benefits Available for Asperger’s Syndrome? Like most other conditions, Asperger’s syndrome varies in severity and specifics. So, not everyone who is diagnosed with Asperger’s qualifies for Social Security disability (SSD). However, Asperger’s syndrome...

Can I Receive SSD for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy?  A disabled worker can receive Social Security disability (SSD) benefits for any medical condition as long as they have sufficient work credits and are unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to...

Disability Benefits for Amputations Like most medical injuries and conditions, amputations may or may not qualify a worker for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. The determination will hinge on:  Whether the applicant has collected sufficient work...

Will I Receive SSD for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?  To qualify for Social Security disability benefits (SSD) for carpal tunnel syndrome or any other condition, the applicant must meet certain criteria. These include:  Having accrued sufficient work credits and recent...

Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and How Advances in Research Are Providing New Hope Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fast-progressing neurodegenerative disease that leads to muscle weakness and loss of muscle control. As reported by the...

Disability Help Group Recognized As A National Top 10 Social Security Disability Firm in 2024 Disability Help Group is proud to announce its recognition, for the third year in a row, as one of the nation’s Top Ten Social Security Disability Firms in 2024. This...

How to Secure SSD Benefits for Your Arthritis “Arthritis” is a general term that covers several different medical conditions. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, in which cartilage wears down. This breakdown can cause joint swelling, grating,...

Medicare Negotiates Prices and Saves People Billions The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 made several changes that affect Medicare beneficiaries. One of the most significant empowers Medicare to negotiate the prices of single-source drugs that don’t have generic...

Can you claim asthma for ssd? Asthma is increasingly common, in the U.S. and around the world. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, about 27 million Americans have asthma. Not everyone who suffers from this condition is disabled. However, the...

Can I Get SSD for ADHD as an Adult? ADHD isn’t specifically listed in the Social Security Blue Book, but that’s okay. There is a general listing for neurodevelopmental disorders that may be applied. And, meeting a listed condition is just one way of qualifying for...

Can I Get SSD for My Bipolar Disorder?  Like most mental health issues, bipolar disorder may or may not qualify you for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. The outcome of an SSD claim based on bipolar disorder will depend on the nature and severity of the...

Getting Disability Benefits for Schizophrenia About 1% of Americans suffer from schizophrenia. Like most mental disorders, schizophrenia varies in symptoms and severity. In other words, some people with schizophrenia will meet the Social Security Administration’s...