Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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Expert Tips for Dating When Disabled
"Dating while disabled" can be especially intimidating in the face of unfortunate stigmas, misconceptions, or attitudes towards disabled people. But that doesn't mean that people with disabilities can't find love and partnership.
Getting Disability for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
You can receive disability benefits for PTSD if you can show Social Security that your symptoms heavily interfere with your life.
How to Get Disability for Hearing Loss
Social Security grants disability for profound hearing loss in both ears.
How to Get Your Doctor's Help to Approve Your Disability Claim
If your doctor is reluctant to help with your claim, you should find out why and address their concerns.
Social Security Blue Book: A Listing of Impairments
Disability examiners use a list of impairments known as the "Blue Book" to determine if an individual will qualify for disability automatically.
How Long Do Veterans Disability Benefits Last?
Veterans disability benefits often last a lifetime, but they can end sooner in some circumstances.
Disability Benefits and Resources in Colorado
Tips about filing for and appealing a denial of Social Security disability benefits in Colorado.
Disability Benefits for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Once you are diagnosed with ALS, you automatically qualify for disability benefits.
Getting Disability Benefits for Sleep Apnea
If your sleep apnea or related complications are severe enough to keep you from working, you could qualify for SSDI or SSI.
Getting Disability Benefits (SSDI and SSI) for Autism
A disability applicant with a diagnosis of autism and limitations in communication or social functioning may be eligible for disability benefits.