May is recognized in the US and Canada as Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month. During the month of May, special effort is made to educate the general public about the effects of Tuberous Sclerosis (also known as TSC) and to raise funds to fund research into treatment options.
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.
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:
The payment of Social Security benefits began in the form of physical checks mailed to beneficiaries of course, given that no other means of making payment was available at the time. With the advent of electronic payment options, the Social Security Administration (SSA) gave beneficiaries a choice of how they wished to receive their benefits: through standard mail via check or through electronic funds transfers to their own bank account or to a dedicated debit card.
