Category: Qualifying Conditions

Bipolar disorder's cycles of depression and mania, with possible hyperactivity, rapid speech and thinking, euphoria, and poor judgement can make holding a job impossible for some. Fortunately, if you meet certain requirements or are unable to function at a level…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that is characterized by a failure to recover from the effects of seeing or experiencing a traumatic event, such as an accident, violence, abuse, rape or a natural disaster. This condition is common…

Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by brain damage from a brain injury or an abnormal development in the brain that occurs before birth, during the birthing process or immediately after birth. It results in a loss or impairment…

Each year, the month of March is set aside as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to spread awareness and education about developmental disabilities and the people who live with these conditions. Many individuals with developmental disabilities are unable to maintain employment…

February is American Heart Month, a time set aside each year to raise awareness about heart health, heart disease and how to live a heart healthy lifestyle. Heart disease and stroke are two of the three deadliest diseases in the…

Hepatitis C is a serious viral disease that causes liver inflammation. It can be contracted in a number of different ways, including from blood transfusions prior to 1992, regular contact with blood at work, kidney dialysis, acupuncture, tattoos and even…

Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common conditions for which people apply for disability benefits. However, despite the high volume of claims for this condition, getting disability benefits is not easy. This condition is common with age, when…

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an additional chromosome that affects different body systems, such as vision, hearing and even the heart. It typically involves levels of mental retardation and has specific physical traits like short arms and…

Chronic liver disease is not an actual disease itself, but rather an entire category of diseases. It encompasses hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, hepatoma, liver cancer, liver failure, alcoholic liver disease, and more. Symptoms may include, fatigue, mental confusion, jaundice,…