Pekas Smith Clarifies Which Medical Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits Under the SSA Blue Book. PHOENIX, AZ. A common misconception among applicants is that certain diagno ...

Many people feel stressed trying to understand whether they qualify for **SSI** because the rules seem strict and confusing.

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.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pekas Smith, an Arizona disability law firm, has published guidance on how ...

Since its inception in 1965, Medicare has primarily provided healthcare coverage for adults over age 65. But some individuals with disabilities who are younger than age 65 may also qualify ...

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 ...

Ankylosing spondylitis may sometimes be severe enough to cause you to stop working. If you meet specific requirements, you may qualify for disability benefits. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a ...

There’s an official list of conditions, plus a process to qualify if your condition isn’t on the list. To qualify for Medicare under age 65, you generally need to have a disability that makes you ...

A rapid series of administrative, staffing and policy changes the Social Security Administration underwent early on in the ...

Narcolepsy may result in symptoms that can negatively affect a person’s ability to work. Therefore, some people living with narcolepsy may qualify for disability benefits. Narcolepsy is a long-term ...

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 ...

Simone Rawls was a teenager when her migraine attacks started. But it wasn't until over a decade later that she was diagnosed with chronic migraine. In 2014, Rawls was in her mid-20s and working at a ...