Many who are not affected may not realize it, but epilepsy can be debilitating for those who suffer. More than 2 million people across the United States are impacted by this illness each year. In many severe cases, the sufferer can likely qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.
There will need to be government intervention if disability benefits from the Social Security Administration are to stay stable, according to a recent report. The Disability Insurance Trust Fund may run out money by 2016, according to SSA trustees.
Although recent news from the Department of Veterans Affairs has not been all too positive, there may be some good changes coming. A recent story in the Los Angeles Times said counselors with VA are encouraging veterans to apply for as much disability benefits as possible.
There are many children across the United States who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder. In fact, S. Evelyn Stewart, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, wrote on the International OCD Foundation Scientific Advisory Board’s website that one in every 200 children are impacted by OCD. This can mean problems at school, disrupted routines, problems with self-esteem and anger management issues, all of which can be debilitating to developing children.
