by Jonathan Cole | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Chronic Liver Disease Can Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Living with chronic liver disease (CLD) is more than managing lab numbers or occasional fatigue. For many Illinois residents, advanced liver disease leads to serious, life-threatening...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Gastrointestinal Bleeding Can Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Severe gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding isn’t just frightening — it can be life-threatening and completely disruptive to daily life. For some people, repeated hospitalizations and blood...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Leg Circulation Problems Qualify for Social Security Disability Understanding Listings 4.11 (Chronic Venous Insufficiency) and 4.12 (Peripheral Arterial Disease) Severe circulation problems in the legs can make everyday activities — standing, walking, or even...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Serious Heart Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Understanding Listings 4.09 (Heart Transplant) and 4.10 (Aortic Aneurysm) Living with a serious heart condition can change every part of your daily life — your ability to work, care for...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding SSA Listing 4.06 Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a heart condition present at birth. While some people with CHD are able to live active lives, others experience serious, ongoing symptoms that interfere with daily activities and the ability to work....
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Recurrent Heart Arrhythmias Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Heart rhythm disorders can be frightening and unpredictable. For some people, arrhythmias don’t just cause palpitations — they lead to fainting, near-fainting, and serious safety risks,...
