Disability Benefits...a full or long-term disability.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Social security disability...My spouse with RA is trying to get SSDI. She has a robust 40 year work history, and is only applying because she keeps having to take off work due...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Learning about My Disability...I spent so long hiding my disability, at work especially, but maybe I don’t need to anymore.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
How Would You Like to Be Treated If You Had a Disability?...For example: It’s because people are not asking themselves: How would you like to be treated if you had a disability?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Disease and Disability...RA or no, disability or no—the expectations were set. RA caused my disability, but the two are inextricable now.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Consideration Wanted...The only thing about this school is that it is sort of not disability-friendly.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Has anyone gotten on disability with Sero negative RA?...I’m going to be applying for disability benefits in the near future....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
RA and Fibromyalgia...Applied for disability and because I originally went to my Rheumatologist for fibromyalgia that is what she put on the disability papers, before diagnosing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesInsurance & DisabilityNewly Diagnosed
Working When Chronically Ill: Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability Issues...Preliminary documentation on a disability may be necessary, especially if the disability is not visibly obvious.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights...ADA protections also prohibit discrimination against individuals with a history of disability or whose employer incorrectly believes they have a disability... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...Your RFC is an assessment performed by your disability claims examiner with the help of a medical consultant from your state’s Disability Determination... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shame...As I was walking past the security guards at the “disability entrance” (let’s not even get started on the fact that it’s called the disability entrance... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Declines in Accessibility 31 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act...possible barriers I would face, how would I navigate them, how would I advocate to get them fixed so that all would be right for the next person with a... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Disability Denial and Rheumatoid Arthritis...William Osler and it reminded me of the hardship we face in being approved for disability. ... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Understanding the Application Process for Social Security Disability Benefits...disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due to long-term disability.... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Anyone have advice on filing for disability?...I am to the point of applying for disability....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Children may also qualify for disability benefits.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Social Security Disability Benefits...Social Security Disability Programs The Social Security Administration is the branch of the United States government that provides disability benefits... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting a diagnosis...For those who have claimed disability, was this very difficult to do?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceInsurance & DisabilityDiagnosis