Disability and Diseases

Is Cerebral Palsy a disability?

This post addresses Cerebral Palsy and SSA Disability Benefits. If you or your child have been assessed with Cerebral Palsy, read on for information on how the Social Security Administration will evaluate a claim for disability benefits. Attorney Kimberly Bishop, of The Bishop Law Firm, is a NC Board Certified Social Security Disability Lawyer in [...]

Disability for Central Cord Syndrome

This post discusses Social Security Disability Benefits for Central Cord Syndrome. If you or someone you care for is unable to work due to spinal cord injury read on for how Social Security will evaluate your claim for disability. The Bishop Law Firm offers free case reviews and we do not get paid unless we [...]

Social Security Disability for Cancer

This post discusses Social Security Disability for Cancer. A diagnosis of cancer is scary but there have been advancements in treatment. Many people diagnosed with cancer receive treatment and go on to live long lives. If you are unable to work because of your symptoms from your cancer diagnosis, you can call us for a [...]

Social Security Disability for the Blind

This post discusses Social Security Disability for the blind. If you or someone you care for is unable to work due to blindness, we offer free case reviews and no fee unless you win. Start your free case review online now. Types of Social Security Disability Benefits The first step in receiving disability benefits is [...]

Bipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability

If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and are considering applying for Social Security Disability, you need to be aware of how the Social Security Administration evaluates bipolar disorder. What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Disorder (a.k.a. Manic Depressive illness) can result in periods of mania followed by periods of dark depression (Mayo Clinic). According to [...]

Does Spina Bifida Qualify For Disability?

Spina Bifida can be devastating for newborns and parents. As people with Spina Bifida age, they must live with the complications of the disease. If your child was born with Spina Bifida or if your own Spina Bifida has stopped you from working, you need to consider applying for Social Security Disability. The Bishop Law [...]

Social Security Disability for Oligodendroglioma

Will you be found disabled by the Social Security Administration because you have been diagnosed with Oligodendroglioma? Honestly, it depends on what kind of Oligodendroglioma and how severe your symptoms are. The Bishop Law Firm represents Social Security Disability clients in Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas. Call us today, 919-615-3095 or start your free case [...]

Arachnoiditis and Social Security Disability

This post discusses Arachnoiditis and Social Security Disability. If you or someone you care for is suffering from Arachnoiditis, continue reading for how the SSA will evaluate your claim for disability benefits. What is Arachnoiditis? When the arachnoid, a membrane that protects the nerves of the spinal cord, becomes inflamed it causes severe stinging, burning [...]