August, 2014 | Law Office of Ellene Welsh

Report: 40 percent of SSDI recipients use opioids

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Aug 25, 2014 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1

On this blog, we often describe the challenges that people face when they are applying for disability benefits. Applicants often have to worry about paperwork, medical bills, court hearings and extensive time delays that can cause considerable anxiety. But after all...

SSDI and family benefits

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Aug 19, 2014 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1

When and if a person is disabled, either physically or mentally, he or she may be eligible to pursue Social Security disability benefits. These benefits are available to people who have contributed to Social Security during the course of their employment but are no...

Phone app could predict manic episodes for bipolar sufferers

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Aug 12, 2014 | Social Security Disability Benefits for Mental Conditions, social security disability benefits for mental conditions 1

Mood disorders affect millions of people in the U.S. Many people are able to seek treatment and manage their symptoms in such a way that allows them to continue working and take care of themselves. Unfortunately, there are some severe cases where people are so...

Which mental disorders may be eligible for SSDI coverage?

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Aug 5, 2014 | Social Security Disability Benefits for Mental Conditions, social security disability benefits for mental conditions 1

Struggling with a disabling illness or injury can prove to be a life-changing situation. People can experience enormous levels of stress, frustration and fear, whether a condition gets worse over time or comes on suddenly as a result of an accident or other event.When...