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...
Many disability claims are denied due to a lack of supporting evidence to back up the claim. This often happens because the person applying doesn’t understand what evidence is needed and how to gather it, or any of the other often confusing requirements of a complete application. This blog tells you how you can help...
If you are unable to work because of a medical condition, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This blog provides answers some of our clients’ most frequently asked questions about the Social Security disability program and applying for benefits. Nebraska Social Security Disability Lawyer Watson & Carroll, P.C., L.L.O.’s...
An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis is a difficult and devastating diagnosis for those affected by the disease and their families. There is no cure for ALS. As ALS progresses, so do the medical bills and the need for intensive care. This blog will detail how recent legislation may help those living with ALS access...
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, you’re not alone. Nearly one in five adult men and women in the U.S. are living with a mental illness. Many are able to lead normal lives – but others experience symptoms so severe they are unable to perform a job and support themselves. This post...
We tend to think of Social Security benefits as going hand-in-hand with employment. Typically, the benefits that people receive through Social Security accrue over time, when employees pay into the government program through the money earned during their working lifetime. This blog takes a look at disability benefits and your employment history’s role in qualifying...
