More Articles by Melissa Linebaugh

Depending on the circumstances, it may not make sense to appeal an established disability onset date.

If you have greatly reduced lung functioning that causes severe, long-term difficulties breathing, you may qualify for disability.

Whether you can get disability benefits for MD depends on how the MD is restricting your activities.

Stiff person syndrome qualifies for an expedited disability decision through Social Security's Compassionate Allowances program.

Dupuytren’s contracture may not affect a person’s strength, but if you aren't able to use your hands effectively, you can get disability benefits.

When palinopsia causes near constant visual disturbances that cloud your vision, you may be able to get disability benefits.

If a benign essential tremor severely affects your ability to use your hands, you should be able to get disability benefits.

When gastroparesis is so disruptive to your digestion that you can no longer work, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits.

Bell's Palsy that has caused severe and lasting nerve damage may make an applicant eligible for disability.

If your social anxiety symptoms significantly interfere with your ability to function, you may qualify for disability benefits.

Melissa Linebaugh