Down syndrome and intellectual disability often go hand in hand. But is Down syndrome an intellectual disability? Do all children with Down Syndrome face an ID? What should you do if your child has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability? We tackle these questions. The conversation around Down Syndrome and the associated disabilities that come … Read more
Lung disease can cause shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue and inability to do physical work. But can you get disability for lung disease? Is it listed in the SSA’s rule books? What do you need to do in order to get disability benefits? Let’s find out. COPD is a common lung disease that affects … Read more
Pancreatitis can create severe disability and lead to major disorders such as heart and kidney failure. But can you get disability for pancreatitis? What documents do you need to produce and what are the processes involved? Lets find out in the article below. Pancreatitis affects the pancreas, which is an organ located in the upper … Read more
Alcoholism comes with a host of other mental and physical limitations. But can you get disability for alcoholism? The answer is yes, but not for alcoholism per se – you can get disability benefits for the related conditions. Read on to find out. There is a lot of debate over whether or not alcoholism can … Read more
Heart diseases such as congestive heart failure are one of the biggest killers in America. But can you get disability for congestive heart failure? What about other heart ailments? Read on to find out more about how you can claim disability for heart conditions. Congestive Heart Failure is a severe medical condition that affects almost … Read more
With Diabetes becoming a national epidemic, its important to understand how the government is supporting those affected. Is diabetes a disability as per the SSA? Is it considered under the ADA act? Let us find out these answers. Diabetes is one of the most prominent diseases that has engulfed the American people. As per the … Read more
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome impacts your joints and the heart. If you have it, you might want to know: can you get disability for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? Let us find out in the article below. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) could be a debilitating condition based on how it manifests. EDS is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissues, causing … Read more
People whose height is less than average often find themselves disadvantaged. But does that make it a disability? Can you get disability for being short? Let’s find out in the article below. Dwarf people are those whose height is less than 4’10” than a fully grown-up adult. And the most common type of dwarfism is … Read more
Studies show that 1.8% of gastritis patients have Barretts Esophagus. But can you get disability for Barretts Esophagus? Is it a severe enough disease to consider it as a disability? What causes it, and how is it related to GERD? As per John Hopkins Medicine, GERD affects over 30 million people in North America. Barretts … Read more
A blood disorder can influence quality of life, especially if it stops a person from living independently. But can you get disability for a blood disorder, if that happens? How will the authorities look at it and evaluate it? What disorders are covered? Find out this and more. Over 1,00,000 Americans experience the pitfall of … Read more