Crohn's disease, also known as Colitis, is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the digestive system that creates ulcers along the digestive tract. ... Read More
Senate Bill Proposes Changes to SSI Program
The Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2014 was introduced recently in the U.S. Senate by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Elizabeth ... Read More
New Expedited Disability Process for Veterans
Social Security has announced a new process in an attempt to expedite the disability process for veterans. This expedited process would be available ... Read More
Study Links Chemicals To Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
In a recent study, chemicals and other pesticides were alleged to be linked to a rise in cases of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Toxic chemicals ... Read More
Manipulative Limitations In Social Security Disability
Manipulative limitations, like other non-exertional limitations, can impact an individual's ability to work. Most unskilled sedentary jobs require ... Read More
Social Security Disability Adds Compassionate Allowance Conditions
Social Security announced 25 new Compassionate Allowance conditions, bringing the total number of conditions to 225. A dozen cancers have been ... Read More
Disability Benefits For Soft Tissue Or Burn Injuries
Burns and soft tissue injuries can qualify for Social Security disability benefits. As both burns and soft tissue injuries may range in severity from ... Read More
Social Security Disability Benefits With Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is the No. 1 killer in America, affecting more than 13 million Americans. Heart disease ... Read More
New Blood Test May Help Diagnose Intellectual Disability And Developmental Delays
The U.S.Food and Drug Administration has recently approved a new test that may help diagnose intellectual disabilities and developmental delays in ... Read More
Analyzing Your Residual Functional Capacity In Disability Claims
What does Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) mean? When you file for Social Security Disability, a claims examiner will need to determine your RFC, ... Read More
