Friday, May 16, 2008

About Disabilities

Physical and Mental Disabilities Qualifying for Social Security Benefits

This is not a complete list, but people who suffer from serious physical or mental problems like these may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits:

Physical Disabilities

Mental Disabilities
  • Arthritis
  • Back and bone disorders
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Cancer
  • Seizures
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes
  • Lupus
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Neuropathy
  • Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Psychosis
  • Depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bi-polar disorder
  • Organic brain dysfunction
  • Mental retardation

Learn more about the difference between SSD and SSI.
Help for People Over 50
Disabilities in Children

The law firm of Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt, located in Birmingham, Alabama, represents clients throughout Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Bessemer, Gadsden, Cullman, Jasper, Anniston, Pell City, Decatur, Selma, Florence, Scottsboro and Fort Payne.