Month: July 2019

The wear and tear of daily life in Buffalo is bound to take a toll on your body over time. Throw in an injury or two, and you could be left with extreme joint pain that makes performing your on-the-job functions (and even the tasks of daily living) difficult. Many may...

New Yorkers suffering from fibromyalgia deal with extreme symptoms that may make it difficult to enjoy life. Between the pain, extreme fatigue and the stress of trying to get by on a low income or none, the entire thing can feel overwhelming. Social Security does not...

Depression is a difficult disease that at one point or another strikes many New York families. When you are suffering, your entire household feels the effects of this mental illness. Sometimes, despite receiving treatment such as medication and talk therapy, your...

If you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits in New York. These benefits are available if you have a qualifying disability. You will have to complete an application, which the Social Security...

Anyone in New York may develop post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. According to the Social Security Administration’s Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Fact Sheet, 7% to 8% of the U.S. population will have PTSD during their...

Day after day there is pain with no relief in sight. You get up and go to work, and throughout the day you take the over-counter pain medication to help with the hurt. But the agony in your head will not go away. Migraine is not just a headache, but the boss does not...

Back pain is one of the most common chronic pain conditions that people in New York experience starting in their mid-twenties and onward. If you find your back pain to be severe enough that it affects your ability to work effectively and is costing you a lot of money...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health illness that often delays in diagnosis in the state of New York. Many blue-collar workers may not think they need to see a mental health professional. Unfortunately, without that diagnosis, you cannot use it to apply for social...