Aaron Hotfelder

J.D. · University of Missouri School of Law

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Getting Disability as a Janitor or Cleaner Who Can No Longer Work
If you're a janitor or cleaner who can no longer work due to medical issues, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits.
Getting Disability Benefits for Brain Cancer or Glioblastoma Multiforme
Most types of aggressive brain cancers qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
Getting Social Security Disability for Liver Cancer
If you've been diagnosed with liver cancer, you may qualify for expedited disability benefits.
Can I Get Disability Benefits for My Dyslexia?
Dyslexia alone usually won't qualify for benefits, unless it's accompanied by another disorder.
What Types of Skin Infection Count as a Disability for Social Security?
Severe, recurring skin infections may qualify as a disabling skin condition.
Can I File a Disability Application on Behalf of My Spouse?
If your spouse is physically or mentally unable to apply for Social Security disability benefits and you wish to file on their behalf, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has rules that make that possible in certain situations.
What If a Doctor Says You’re Malingering (Faking) to Get Disability Benefits
Here's what to do if a doctor makes a notation in your medical record that you may be malingering or exaggerating to get Social Security disability benefits.
Mental Illness and Social Security Disability
If you have a severe mental illness that keeps you from working full-time, you may qualify for SSDI or SSI.
How Much Does Long Term Disability Usually Pay?
If you have LTD and you become unable to work, the insurance company will pay you part of the salary or wages that you earned before becoming disabled.
How to File a Long-Term Disability Claim
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance pays monthly benefits to covered workers who become unable to perform the duties of their job for medical reasons.