Social Security Blog

Can I Get SSD Benefits for My Blood Disorder? Blood performs essential functions in your body, from carrying oxygen to organs and muscles to carrying wastes out of the body. Blood even helps your body fight off infection. So, it should come as no surprise that a blood...

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...