The Social Security Disability Claims Process
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Hepatitis and Chronic Liver Disease in Children
Definition Hepatitis means “inflammation of the liver,” without pinpointing a specific cause. It is most commonly caused by one of three viruses -- the hepatitis A virus, the hepatitis B virus, or the hepatitis C virus. If your child has hepatitis, then he or she may: have one of several…
Ventricular Assist Device Recipient
Definition A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a surgically implanted device to support your heart’s function and blood flow if you have a weakened or failing heart. It pumps blood from the lower chambers of your heart (ventricles) to the rest your body to nourish your vital organs. A VAD…
The Representative Payee
More than 7 million people who receive monthly Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits need help managing their money. Many who collect Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits are mentally ill, addicted to alcohol or drugs, or have reached a point in their illness where they…
Ureteral Cancer
Definition Cancer of the ureter is cancer that develops in the cells that line the inside of the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder (ureters). Ureters are part of your urinary tract, and they carry urine produced by your kidneys to your bladder. It is essentially the same…
Kidney Cancer
Definition Kidney cancer is cancer that originates in your kidneys, the two bean-shaped organs located behind your abdominal organs on either side of your spine. The two most common types of kidney cancer are renal cell carcinoma and transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis. These names indicate the type…
