Mountain climbing was Rick’s passion – right up until the time he fell over a cliff. His left arm was shattered, along with other injuries. Rick was unable to return to his dental practice until his bones healed and therapy fully restored his arm’s function. He wondered whether his broken arm would be covered by…
Some medical conditions are minor, while others are life-threatening or at least life-altering. For example, Michaela’s parents learned of her sickle cell disease when she was three years old. Throughout her childhood, Michaela suffered from pain crises, fatigue, serious infections, and insomnia. Though she attempted to enter the workforce, the symptoms of her sickle cell…
Greg lived with his lupus for ten years before it seriously affected his ability to work. As a construction worker, his job required much physical effort in all kinds of weather. Fortunately, his employer had been able to accommodate his need to rest occasionally or to get out of the sun. However, Greg had now…
Luisa worried about her husband, Barry, as his kidney disease worsened. Her primary concern was keeping him as healthy as possible. However, she still had to worry about how they would support themselves if he was no longer able to work. She knew the government had disability programs to help in situations like this. However,…
Brandon and Alyssa’s new baby was born with a congenital heart condition. They worried about their child’s health and future. However, they also were concerned about the expensive medical treatments and whether they could both continue working. They considered government benefits like SSDI and SSI but did not know if you could qualify for SSDI…
Disabilities can occur as the result of numerous physical and mental conditions. However, some disorders occur more frequently or are more likely to cause disability. Read on to learn the three most common disabilities that qualify for SSDI. Musculoskeletal Conditions The term above – musculoskeletal – is just a long, medical word that refers to…
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