Can You Get Disability for a Blood Disorder?
Millions of Americans have blood disorders. For some of the millions of Americans with blood disorders, these conditions are often …
Read MoreGetting Disability for Digestive Problems: What Arizona Claimants Need to Know
Getting disability for digestive problems is possible under Social Security’s rules, but approval requires meeting specific medical criteria or showing …
Read MorePromising Signs that You’ll Be Approved for Disability
As you wait for a decision about your disability benefits, you may start to look for signs that your application …
Read MoreHow Does the SSA Define Sedentary Work?
An important question in any Social Security Disability application is whether the person can perform work, including sedentary work. To …
Read MoreDoes Inheritance Money Affect Your Disability Payments?
Are you on disability and receiving inheritance? Do you expect to receive an inheritance? You may wonder if your inheritance …
Read MoreChronic Fatigue Syndrome Disability | Pekas Smith’s Guide to Securing SSDI Benefits in 2026
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), medically known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a long-term neurological and immune disorder that causes severe …
Read MoreCan You Reopen a Social Security Disability Claim?
You can reopen your prior Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim. The reasons and benefits …
Read MoreHow to Fill Out a Disability Function Report
A critical part of a Social Security Disability application is the Disability Function Report. It’s important to know how to …
Read MorePreparing for the Social Security Disability Psychiatric Exam
If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability, you may get news that you’ve been referred for a psychiatric examination. It’s …
Read MoreHow Are Disability Lawyers Different From Disability Advocates?
If you need to file for disability, you probably know that professional representation can help you, but where do you …
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