Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real disability that is often misunderstood. Living with PTSD becomes more devastating when sufferers find they can no longer do their jobs. Getting much-needed disability benefits for PTSD can be particularly frustrating. If you are struggling with PTSD and cannot work, we can help you obtain the benefits […]
Category: Social Security Disability
Does a Personal Injury Settlement Affect SSDI or SSI?
Will a personal injury settlement affect the SSDI or SSI monthly benefits you currently receive? Should you apply for Social Security disability benefits and pursue a personal injury claim at the same time? These are important questions, and for each form of Social Security benefit, the answer is different. For example, you’ve been seriously injured […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder; more than 200,000 persons are diagnosed with the condition each year. The exact causes of IBS are not known. Women are affected by IBS at higher rates than men. The physical symptoms of IBS can include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, gas, and constipation. Most people […]
Stop the Wait Act – Changes to the Law that Disabled Workers Need Now
The “Stop the Wait Act” is a bill to amend Title II of the Social Security Act. Its purpose is to eliminate the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits waiting period and the Medicare waiting period for disabled individuals, as follows: After you finally win the Social Security Disability benefits you’ve applied for, what’s the […]
What Medical Evidence Is Needed To Qualify for SSDI for HIV/AIDs
If your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits due to HIV or AIDs has been denied, please contact the Houston disability attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates without delay. In many cases, a person’s SSDI benefits claim wasn’t rejected because they don’t qualify for benefits, but simply because they failed to provide the necessary […]
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Social Security Disability Benefits
It’s estimated that almost 95% of the adult population of the U.S. has been infected by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) at one point in their lives. While most develop immunity to the virus, some individuals with weakened immune systems develop long-term complications as a result of their EBV infection. These complications can include chronic fatigue […]
Are Your Long Term Disability Benefits Taxable?
Navigating the tax implications of your long-term disability (LTD) benefits can be tricky. Generally, if your premiums were paid with pre-tax dollars, your benefits are taxable. If they were paid with post-tax dollars, your benefits aren’t taxable. It’s essential to understand the specifics of your policy and consult with a tax advisor to avoid any […]
How Can a Social Security Attorney Help Your Crohn’s Disease Disability Claim?
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, nausea, vomiting, arthralgia, abdominal tenderness, perianal disease, and fatigue. Obstruction, stenosis, fistulization, perineal involvement, and extraintestinal manifestations are common. These symptoms can be both painful and debilitating and even result in life-threatening […]
Big Changes in Social Security Benefits for 2021
Each year, the Social Security Administration makes adjustments to the amount of payments beneficiaries receive as well as the qualifications for receiving benefits, and 2021 is no different. If you’re receiving benefits, or intend to apply for disability benefits in 2021, here’s a rundown of the changes you can expect to see in the New […]
Qualifying for Cystic Fibrosis Social Security Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration defines cystic fibrosis (CF) as a “a genetic disorder that results in abnormal salt and water transport across cell membranes in the lungs, pancreas, and other body organs.” This potentially life threatening condition causes normally thin and slippery body fluids such as sweat, mucus, and digestive juices to become thicker and […]