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Persons who suffer from HIV/AIDS may qualify for Social Security disability benefits under certain circumstances. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires that the HIV/AIDS condition has lasted for, and is expected to last for, at least 12 months, or is expected to result in the death of the person. SSA requires evidence that the infection has resulted in a condition…
Different types of heart conditions may make a person eligible for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance program. However, merely being diagnosed with a heart condition does not necessarily qualify a person for benefits. Take, for instance, the case of coronary artery disease. This is a condition in which there is a buildup of fatty deposits in the…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes it possible for persons with hearing loss to qualify for benefits. However, the level of hearing loss must be severe or profound. Mild or moderate hearing loss typically does not qualify for benefits. If your hearing loss has not resulted in you getting a cochlear implant, you must undergo either an audiometry test or…
A disability hearing is one of the most critical stages in your appeals process. While it is not required that you attend in person, it could be critically important that you do so. So yes, you have to attend your disability hearing. Remember that the disability hearing gives you face to face interaction with key persons who will decide the…
If you are living in a low-income household, with a child suffering from disability, you can potentially receive social security income benefits for your child. Generally, the following requirements must be met to receive government assistance: Your child can’t be working and earning more than $1,130 per month in 2016 Your child must have physical and/or mental symptoms that severely…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAPS) is a federally-funded program that assists low-income households with their meals. Anyone is eligible to apply for food stamps. Once you submit your application, in person or through the mail, you will be interviewed by someone from the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)to properly assess your need for food stamps. Your request…
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical care to senior citizens 65+ years old. Medicare is also available to disability beneficiaries who receive Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) through Social Security. Senior citizens are always guaranteed to be covered, but Medicare isn’t entirely free–patients are often required to pay part of their medical costs. Since Medicare is run by…
Persons with psoriasis are often inadequately prepared for the kind of impact that the skin condition can have on their health. According to a new study conducted by Psoriasis in America 2016, patients often feel helpless because there is no complete cure for psoriasis, and patients do not believe that the existing treatments are beneficial. In the study, more than…
You might believe that your disability is severe, and meets the Social Security Administration’s criteria for claims approval. However, many Social Security disability claims are denied every year because of one of the following factors. Earnings In 2016, the Substantial Gainful Activity limit is $1,130 per month. That means that if you earn an income that is above this limit,…
Social Security disability benefits payments are not permanent. Your payments will be reviewed periodically by the Social Security Administration (SSA), which could decide to stop benefits. Disability benefits typically cease when one of the following two criteria are met. You have begun to work at a Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) income level. You are no longer considered disabled because of…