If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy and frequently have numbness, tingling, and chronic pain, you know how these symptoms can significantly impact your ability to function. They often make things like driving, typing, or walking a challenge.  But getting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fully recognize the severity of this disability is often...Read More

When you live with severe anxiety, sometimes even the smallest daily tasks can feel impossible, and holding down a job might be completely out of the question. Of course, if you’re unable to work, worrying about money certainly won’t help your anxiety. The most common question our team from National Disability Benefits hears is: “Can...Read More

If you are a U.S. military veteran, you have earned the right to apply for benefits, including compensation for disabilities caused by your service. However, learning how to sign up for veterans’ benefits is often complicated. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) application is demanding, requiring very specific evidence to prove a clear link between...Read More

When you start receiving disability payments, a common question is: can you file taxes if you get disability? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no; it depends on the type of benefit you receive and your overall income. For many recipients, the income from their benefits is not taxed, but for others, a portion...Read More

Sciatica is a term that many people have heard, often associated with a sharp, shooting pain that travels from the lower back down the leg. While some experience it as a temporary annoyance, for a significant number of individuals, it evolves into a chronic, debilitating condition that profoundly disrupts every aspect of life. The persistent...Read More

When the persistent struggle to hear and understand makes it impossible to continue working, the resulting financial instability and emotional distress can be overwhelming. This leads to a critical question: Is hearing loss a disability in the eyes of the Social Security Administration (SSA)? The answer is a qualified yes. However, while the SSA recognizes...Read More

Living with severe osteoarthritis (OA) is a daily struggle that goes beyond minor morning stiffness. It evolves into a relentless condition marked by deep, aching joint pain, chronic inflammation, and a progressive loss of mobility. Everyday tasks, such as buttoning a shirt, opening a jar, climbing stairs, or even achieving a restful night’s sleep, transform...Read More

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cast a long shadow over every aspect of a person’s life. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, debilitating fatigue, and cognitive difficulties, it can make even the simplest daily tasks feel like monumental challenges.  If you’re living with fibromyalgia, you know that the physical and emotional toll can be...Read More

Severe anxiety is more than just feeling nervous; it’s a debilitating condition that can profoundly impact every aspect of your life, in some cases making it impossible to maintain employment. In fact, anxiety is one of the most prevalent causes of disability for adults in the United States. If you are struggling with an anxiety...Read More

Medicare is federal health insurance for seniors 65 or older, persons with specific disabilities and also individuals who’ve been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease.Medicare has two parts: Part A, which is hospital insurance, and Part B, which is medical insurance. In most cases, Part A is covered under Medicare and Part B is available...Read More