Endometriosis, which only affects women, is caused when tissue that normally lines the uterus grows elsewhere, usually in the pelvis, ovaries, or fallopian tubes. The tissue does not know it is in the wrong place, however, and continues to act as normal by thickening and shedding blood during a woman’s…

Securing disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a big achievement. However, if you’re considering a move outside of the United States, your payments could be affected. Factors like your citizenship status, the types of benefits you qualified for, and your chosen foreign residence can potentially impact your…

Mental health disorders are known for being generally tricky to prove for Social Security disability benefits. Of these conditions, one of the most difficult to verify for the Social Security Administration (SSA) is borderline personality disorder. Many people who suffer from borderline personality disorder, often called BPD, do not frequently…

Over 40 million Americans live with disabilities. Thanks to advancements in science and technology and the passage of necessary legislation, these Americans are able to lead independent lives and contribute vitally to society. But the way individuals with disabilities have been treated throughout the United States’ history has not always…

Systematic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as just lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting about five million people globally. However, women make up nearly 90% of all lupus cases. Lupus can range from mild to severe with some highly debilitating symptoms. Serious cases may even qualify for disability. If…

As part of the treatment plan for your disability, your doctor may recommend that you undergo surgery to improve your condition. At this juncture, many applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may wonder if they will be denied benefits if they do not elect…

As we wind our way through the COVID pandemic, some individuals who were infected and experienced mild cases at the time of diagnosis are finding that their symptoms persist or recur long after the initial infection. This condition is now referred to as long COVID, and those who live with…

We recently discussed the option to file a request for expedited reinstatement if you tried to return to work, but your disability makes continuing to do so impossible, and fewer than five years have passed since your benefits stopped. If approved, expedited reinstatement allows you to resume benefits faster than…

If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, Social Security Administration (SSA) might stop them should you start working again and earn income above the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold. Fortunately, you may qualify for reinstatement without having to file a new application…

If you have been approved for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), congratulations! The hardest part is over. If you are considering living outside of the United States, however, moving could have implications for those benefits. Whether or to what extent they will be affected depends on your…