Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1.5 million people in the US - but does it qualify as a disability, allowing people to get monthly SSDI benefits?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1.5 million people in the US - but can it qualify as a disability, allowing a person to get monthly SSDI benefits?

Joint and muscle injuries can occur to anyone at any age, however such injuries are more common as you get older due to natural wear and tear. Can they qualify for monthly SSDI benefits?

Because Huntington's Disease is such a serious condition, it may qualify an SSDI applicant for a "compassionate allowance," which can speed up the application process dramatically.

Hepatitis C is a serious, but often curable, disease can cause severe damage to the liver and result in death if left untreated or undiagnosed. Can it qualify a person for SSDI disability benefits? Find out here!

A herniated disc, also known as a "ruptured disc" or "slipped disc," is a type of spinal injury that can be quite painful indeed - but can it qualify a person for SSDI benefits?

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is often referred to as the “silent killer.” But can it qualify a person for monthly Social Security Disability Insurance benefits?

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is most commonly a progressive development that occurs naturally and gradually as you age. But can it qualify a person for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits?

Does Parkinson's Disease qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? People considering applying for SSDI benefits can find out here.