April is Autism Awareness Month. It’s is the fastest growing disability in the world, and in 1972, the Autism Society sponsored an awareness campaign called National Autistic Children’s Week, which has become a month-long awareness event every April. The month kicks off with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. In this blog post, Watson...
According to reports released by the American Heart Association, more than 126.9 million American adults had some form of heart disease. In 2019 alone, 874,613 Americans died because of cardiovascular disease. If you have cardiovascular disease that makes it impossible for you to work and earn a living, you may qualify for disability benefits. In...
More than 21 million people over the age of 12 have sought treatment for substance abuse. If you have a substance abuse addiction, you may find yourself unable to work and earn a living. In this blog post, Watson and Carroll, P.C., L.L.O., discusses whether you can qualify for disability benefits because of a drug...
The disability process is complicated. Legitimate claims can take several months for approval. By enlisting the help of an experienced disability attorney — who will help you gather supporting evidence to support your claim — you increase your likelihood of approval. Here is a closer look at five signs that your disability claim will be...
Can You Get Disability For A Mood Disorder? Mood disorders are serious, affecting as many as 9.7 % of adults in the U.S. alone. If you’ve been diagnosed with a mood disorder that is affecting your ability to earn a living, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Very specific supporting evidence and criteria...
Have you been diagnosed with chronic carpal tunnel? Ouch. It’s not only painful — it can make working impossible. At Watson and Carroll, P.C., L.L.O., our disability team reviews disability claims of all kinds, including carpal tunnel. This blog looks at disability benefits for carpal tunnel — as well as how to work your way...
