Can You Get Disability Benefits for Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic illness characterized by swelling and inflammation of the airways from the nose and mouth to the lungs. These airways narrow, resulting in difficulty breathing. One in 12 people in the U.S. have asthma. That’s over 27 million people affected...
Is Schizophrenia a Disability? | Guide to Social Security Disability Benefits
Schizophrenia is a disease that affects approximately 2.8 million adults in the U.S. While there is no cure for schizophrenia, research has led to safer and more innovative treatments. Still, even with treatment, many people with this diagnosis struggle to find...
How to Get Social Security Disability for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Back pain is often an unfortunate consequence of aging. For many, it is no more than an occasional nuisance that can go away with a simple Advil. However, for others, this back pain is severe and the result of a condition called Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD). People...