Elyse Futhey

J.D. · The Colleges of Law

Elyse Futhey is a freelance editor at Nolo. She holds a J.D. from Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University. Elyse has experience writing briefs to Administrative Law Judges on behalf of clients applying for Social Security disability benefits.

Articles By Elyse Futhey

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromuscular Dysplasia
If you have complications from fibromuscular dysplasia, you may be eligible for disability benefits.
Arteritis: Can I Get Disability Benefits?
When arteritis limits your ability to function at work, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits.
Can I Get Disability Benefits for Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer or melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
Social Security Disability and Morbid Obesity
In deciding disability, Social Security will consider obesity only if it causes or contributes to listed impairments or severely limits your functioning.
Are There Disability Benefits for Tuberculosis?
If tuberculosis has lead to lung damage and limited airflow, you may be able to get disability benefits.
Getting Disability Benefits for PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis or Cholangitis)
If you have serious complications or limitations from PBC that keep you from working, you might qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
Social Security Disability for a Hiatal Hernia
If you have complications from a hiatal hernia that keep you from working full-time, you might be able to qualify for SSDI or SSI.
Can I Get Social Security Disability for Hemochromatosis?
Those with severe symptoms or organ damage caused by hemochromatosis may be eligible for disability benefits.
What Is Syncope and Is It Eligible for Disability?
Ongoing, severe symptoms of syncope may eliminate the types of jobs you're able to do.
Disability Benefits for Vietnam Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
Vietnam veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange likely qualify for disability benefits.