Huntington’s Disease is a condition that can ultimately prevent people from working. People suffering from it often apply for Social Security disability benefits, and in fact, it is scheduled to be added to the Social Security Administration’s compassionate allowances list. Huntington’s Disease typically shortens a person’s life by about 20 years. It’s an incurable condition […]
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Which diseases qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
Posted on August 17th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
People often wonder, “If I have such-and-such disease, will I qualify for Social Security disability benefits?” Usually the answer is, “It depends.” The Social Security Administration does have a compassionate allowances list, which identifies medical conditions that invariably qualify under the “listing of impairments” for benefits. The program was created so that people who are […]
Who determines disability, and how?
Posted on August 9th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
When people apply for Social Security disability benefits, there are a lot of unknowns. They might wonder, “Would I qualify for disability? How does the Social Security Administration determine if I am disabled? For that matter, who makes that decision?” These are all excellent questions. Generally, the SSA is required to gather a person’s medical […]
Education Department to revamp disability rules
Posted on July 26th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Imagine having student loan payments that you are barely able to keep up with. Then you get sick or in an accident, and suddenly you have mounting medical expenses, and are unable to work. Shouldn’t your loans be forgiven if you are genuinely disabled? The answer is “yes” and federal laws are supposed to eliminate […]
Supreme Court’s decision has disability advocates cheering
Posted on July 5th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
When the Supreme Court ruled on the Affordable Care Act last week, there was a lot at stake for a lot of people. Of course, opinions were often divided by politics, but certain groups likely benefitted from the ruling, and those who depend on disability benefits fall into that category. In a 5-4 ruling last […]