In the world today, one billion people, or 15% of its population, suffer some form of disability, while one fifth of this total, more than 110 million, suffers significant disabilities.
In addition to suffering from a disability those people also suffer poorer social outcomes like poor health, more unemployment and a higher poverty level. Children with disabilities also have a higher chance of being victims of violence.
When soldiers return from war as veterans they have often suffered physical or mental traumas which may qualify them for disability benefits. There are several common veterans’ disabilities that qualify for SSDI. These are hearing loss, mental health issues, musculoskeletal conditions and scarring.
Currently 60,000 military members receive disability benefits for hearing loss. Most cases of veteran hearing loss are caused by exposure to loud noises that damage delicate hairs in the inner ear.
If you have a medical condition that causes you to be disabled and unable to work for at least 12 months you may think you will automatically qualify for disability benefits. However, there are a four things that applicants should know about when they apply for disability benefits before they begin the application process.
September is a month of seasonal transition, as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer in the United States. The first month of climatological autumn is also prostate cancer awareness month.
With more than 175,000 men diagnosed with the disease each year, prostate cancer is one of the most publicized types of cancer. However, much work needs to be done by healthcare experts and advocates, as well as the men that run the risk of contracting the disease after they turn 65 years old.
Whether you are dealing with the mild symptoms of your first stroke or trying to cope with multiple severe attacks, you might be eligible for receiving Social Security disability benefits. Strokes are in the top 10 disabilities that qualify for Social Security benefits.
Although strokes negatively affect the health of older Americans, roughly 25 percent of all cases impact Americans that are younger than 65 years.
