Some individuals with back pain may be eligible for a range of disability benefits. The eligibility requirements for these benefits may vary by state and depend on the cause of a person’s back pain.

Diabetic neuropathy could qualify you for disability pay. The determination will depend on how severe your condition is. You’ll need to prove that your diabetic neuropathy interferes with your ability ...

Veterans diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) may be eligible for VA disability compensation, if they can establish a service connection. The condition is not rated under its own code, ...

Living with inflammatory bowel disease feels like your body has declared war against you. The constant abdominal pain, unpredictable diarrhea episodes and crushing fatigue make simple tasks feel ...

Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. When lymphoma doesn’t go into remission or recurs quickly, it can sometimes qualify as a disability. People who’ve received bone marrow transplants as ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

There are so many misconceptions about the Social Security disability program. I’ve written a book called Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts. It puts to rest all the crazy rumors that are out ...