Disability Insider Tips

If you are unable to work due to swelling of your legs it is possible to get social security disability. However, you must meet their requirements.  It is important to understand that your problem(impairement( must last 12 months.  Swelling of the legs is often due to problems with the venous system of the legs due […]

It is possible to get social security disability benefits for this condition if you meet certain social security requirements.  It cannot be stressed enough that when you apply for benefits you should seek the services of a disability lawyer since the application process is complex and confusing. Your attorney will greatly help in guiding  and […]

It cannot be stressed enough that applying for social security disability benefits is not an easy process.  Nearly two thirds of initial applications are denied. Therefore,  the most important first step is to use a disability lawyer who handles such cases. The most critical part of claiming disability benefits is proving that you are seriously disabled which […]

Differences between SS and VA Qualifications If you are receiving VA benefits for a service connected disability you can still obtain benefits under Social Security provided you can meet their requirements. A big difference between Social Security and VA disability is that you do not need to be totally disabled in order to get VA […]

Spinal cord injuries are usually caused by a blow to the neck or back resulting in compression of the spinal cord. The areas affected depend on the level of injury. If the neck and upper spine are affected, difficulty with using one’s hands and shoulders can occur. If the injury is in the lower back […]

As a former social security disability examiner, I am familiar with the important steps necessary to improve one’s chances for getting disabiity benefits. With respect to knee problems, whether due to common causes such as a torn meniscus or after surgery for a knee replacement, the most important first action you should take is getting […]

Individuals can get disability for skin problems if they meet certain socal security requirements. An important point to understand is that you must be under the care of a physician specializing in dermatology.  If you decide to apply for benefits, you should strongly consider using the services of a lawyer who has worked with disability […]

The two most common causes for kidny failure are diabetes and high blood pressure, especially in those whose diabetes and  high blood pressure have been poorly controlled.  The signs of kidney failure do not occur over just a few months, but become apparent over a several year period.  Impairment of kidney function due to any […]

Applying for social security disability is not an easy task. It can be quite confusing and time consuming.  Therefore,  at the onset it is best to use a lawyer who works with disability cases.  Even with his assistance about two thirds of cases are denied.   Gout is one type of arthritis. It is caused […]

Loss of ability to speak is a condition for which one can obtain disability benefits if certain rules and information is understood.  An important social security rule is that a disability, social security calls it an impairment, must last at least 12 consecutive months.  For instance one may have lost their voice for a few […]