People don't get to choose the illnesses that render them too disabled to work, but insurance companies have the power to approve or deny claims based on where in the body their condition exists. It's ...

Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may qualify for disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA assigns disability rati ...

My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

Only one state has disability coverage parity, in which mental health conditions are covered in the same way as physical health conditions: Vermont. In the other 49 states, long-term disability ...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income can feel like a turning point. Many people ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as a disability if it affects an individual’s ability to do essential daily activities, such as work. OCD is a ...

Mental health problems account for the majority of sickness benefit claims, with 80% of young people on benefits claiming for ...

Ministers are gearing up for a crack down on the ‘over-diagnosis’ of mental health conditions. Wes Streeting has confirmed a new review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism ...