Social Security Disability or SSDI, is not easy to obtain. If applied to before age 62, you need to check a lot of boxes. But if you qualify for a “compassionate allowance,” you may obtain payments.

Some individuals with back pain may be eligible for a range of disability benefits. The eligibility requirements for these benefits may vary by state and depend on the cause of a person’s back pain.

People with cirrhosis may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Cirrhosis is a life threatening condition that causes severe liver ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

Diabetic neuropathy could qualify you for disability pay. The determination will depend on how severe your condition is. You’ll need to prove that your diabetic neuropathy interferes with your ability ...

Living with inflammatory bowel disease feels like your body has declared war against you. The constant abdominal pain, unpredictable diarrhea episodes and crushing fatigue make simple tasks feel ...

There’s an official list of conditions, plus a process to qualify if your condition isn’t on the list. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

There are so many misconceptions about the Social Security disability program. I’ve written a book called Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts. It puts to rest all the crazy rumors that are out ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make tasks like getting dressed, typing, or gripping certain objects hard to manage. When joint pain, stiffness, and swelling get in the way of your ability to do your ...

Recently, a reader reached out to the StarNews about disability parking placards and when someone may qualify for one. We researched the issue, and here’s what you need to know. Who may get a ...

Q. I’m 49 and I had to stop working for medical reasons in August 2021. I have a private disability policy. After the six month elimination period, the carrier granted me full disability and I started ...