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It’s a sign of the times. With unemployment continuing to hover dangerously close to 10%, more people are turning to Social Security disability claims in hopes of securing some semblance of a livable income. While some might cry foul, suggesting that some of these people are not truly disabled, that shows a lack of understanding regarding how unemployment rates and disability interact with each other.

May has been named National Neurofibromatosis Month in the US. The purpose of National Neurofibromatosis Month is to raise awareness of the disease and to raise funding for research into potential cures or treatments.

What is Neurofibromatosis?

There are actually three distinct genetic disorders which are characterized as Neurofibromatosis. These include:

In today’s divisive political scene, there doesn’t seem to be much agreement from opposite sides of halls of Congress. One thing that most representatives of both political parties can agree on, however, is that we need to speed up the disability process for disabled veterans and service members.

Rough times may be ahead for those who depend on Social Security disability benefits unless Congress and the government act fast. The most recent Social Security Trust Fund Treasurer’s report indicates that the Social Security Trust Fund allocated for SSDI and SSI recipients will run dry in three short years unless something significant is done to replenish it.

The US Senate recently passed a law which names the first week of April 2012 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. While April first through seventh is officially recognized by the US Congress, many recognize the entire month of April as a time to promote awareness and understanding of asbestos and the health conditions caused by prolonged exposure to it.

In a rare show of bipartisan solidarity, the US Senate has recently declared April 2012 “Parkinson’s Awareness Month.” It is hoped that by recognizing and drawing attention to this debilitating disease that we can improve treatments and the quality of life for those who suffer with Parkinson’s.

As unemployment rates continue to rise, and the average length of employment becomes longer and longer, more Americans than ever are claiming Social Security Disability benefits on the basis of mental illness.

When you become disabled, there are a number of programs you may qualify for to help replace your income. Depending on the circumstances and nature of your disability, you may be able to:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common health problem which affects nearly a quarter of the United States’ population. The condition often goes undiagnosed. It is also misdiagnosed often. Studies show than about half of the doctor visits in the US for gastrointestinal complaints involve IBS.

The processes involved in initial reviews for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits vary significantly in some ways from those that take place at an appeal hearing officiated by an administrative law judge (ALJ). There are also some aspects of the review process and appeal hearing procedure which are quite similar. Following you’ll find information on both the similarities and differences to help you understand what to expect from each stage of the disability determination process.