I wrote The Ultimate Guide to Fibromyalgia Disability Benefits for people who need to win or maintain disability benefits for fibromyalgia. This guide is based on my 25 years of experience as a former occupational therapist and now disability/fibromyalgia lawyer. This article is meant to answer questions like: is fibromyalgia a disability in Canada? What […]
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Winning Disability Benefits for OCD
Winning disability benefits for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is no task. Since it is an invisible illness that can’t be proved with one objective test, benefit providers will be extra skeptical of your claim. In order to get approved, you will need to submit a bulletproof application. And even after you are approved, you will […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Schizophrenia
Whether you have already started to apply or are considering beginning the process, you probably already know that winning disability benefits for schizophrenia is no easy task. Although schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder, it is still an invisible illness. So, it presents additional challenges when proving your claim to disability providers. You will need […]
Winning Carpal Tunnel Disability Benefits
Winning disability benefits for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be an uphill battle. Many employers are unaware of the impact working with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can have. Additionally, the process of applying for disability benefits can take time and otherwise become a difficult endeavour. The result? A nightmare that could leave you unable to work as […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Are you suffering from the long-term symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Does your illness prevent you from fulfilling your duties at work? Are you wondering how to win disability benefits for Chronic Fatigue syndrome? If you have started to apply for long-term disability benefits or are considering beginning the process to lift the financial weight […]
Crohn’s Disease Disability Benefits in Canada
Are the long-term symptoms of Crohn’s Disease preventing you from doing your job? Are you wondering how to win Crohn’s Disease disability benefits in Canada? Whether you have already started applying for long-term disability benefits or are considering beginning the process, you probably already know that winning disability benefits is a real challenge and a […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Migraines and Headache Disorders
Applying for and winning short or long-term disability benefits for migraine and headache disorders in Canada can pose serious challenges. Because headache disorders don’t always appear as abnormalities on CT scans and MRIs, doctors don’t always correctly diagnose them, and insurers often deny claims on that basis. If migraines, cluster headaches, or tension-type headaches (TTH) […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Knee Disorders
Whether you have already started applying for long-term disability benefits or are considering beginning the process, you probably already know that winning disability benefits for knee disorders can be an uphill battle. Although knee disorders are visible, you will still need to prepare very diligently to win the benefits you deserve. Winning won’t cure your […]
ADHD Disability Benefits: The Ultimate Guide for 2023
We wrote ADHD Disability Benefits: The Ultimate Guide for 2022 for adults in Canada who need to win or maintain disability benefits for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Receiving disability benefits for ADHD can have a number of benefits, particularly during the early diagnosis period. Individuals with this disorder often struggle with focus and concentration. They […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. People with MS experience a wide array of symptoms, such as extreme fatigue, lack of coordination, weakness, tingling, impaired sensation, vision problems, bladder problems, cognitive impairment, mood changes, and more. These debilitating symptoms often make it hard for sufferers to work. […]