In Canada, neck and cervical disorders are one of the leading causes of disability in the workplace. This is because a majority of workers experience neck pain either due to their occupation or from everyday movements like bending and lifting. However, since it is so prevalent, claims are often denied. We wrote this article to […]
Medical Conditions
Winning Disability Benefits for Vestibular Disorders
Are you thinking of applying for disability benefits for vestibular disorders, but you don’t know how? Are you unable to work because of vertigo or other balance disorders? You do not have to suffer any longer. As part of our guide on medical conditions and disability benefits, this article will discuss how you can win […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Heart Disease
Applying for disability benefits for heart disease in Canada is no easy task. Even truthful and legitimately disabled people are not guaranteed the payment of benefits, as countless reasons can be given for denying claims. However, those who find themselves unable to work due to heart disease should still look at their qualifications and consider […]
Chronic Pain Disability Canada: Benefits, Claim Denial & More
Are you unable to work due to chronic pain? Does your chronic pain keep you from gaining or maintaining full-time employment? Are you considering the idea or in the process of getting disability benefits for chronic pain? If you answered yes to any of these questions and need an answer to “Is chronic pain a […]
Disability Benefits for Back Problems: The Ultimate Guide
Does your back pain prevent you from working? Do you struggle to perform everyday tasks and need to win disability benefits for back problems? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. Back Pain Disability Benefits: The Ultimate Guide is full of insights and answers for people who need […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Lyme Disease
Do you need to win long-term disability benefits for Lyme Disease in Canada? Does your illness leave you struggling in everyday life and unable to fulfil your duties at work? If you started to apply for long-term disability benefits or are considering it to lift the financial weight off your shoulders, you might already know […]
Depression Disability Canada: Benefits, Claim Denial & More
I wrote this guide for people who need to win or maintain disability benefits for depression. This guide is based on my 25 years of experience as a former occupational therapist and now disability/depression lawyer. This guide is meant to answer questions like is depression a disability in Canada, what disability benefits can people with depression qualify […]
What Conditions Qualify for Disability in Canada? 27 Medical Conditions List
People often ask us what conditions qualify for disability in Canada, and whether their diagnosis is on that list, so below we give a list of medical conditions that qualify for disability tax credit, a list of disabilities that qualify for ODSP and also what conditions qualify for cpp disability. Any medical condition can potentially […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Mental Illness Disability Claims Are Denied (and what you can do about it)
Has your mental illness disability claim been denied? Are you worried your long-term disability payments are about to be cut-off? In this article I review the top five reasons why mental illness disability claims are denied. I also explain what you can do to avoid a denial, or at least minimize your chances of denial. As […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Sleep Disorders
Applying for disability benefits for sleep disorders might be the only option left for you if your condition is negatively affecting your ability to do your job. You might experience difficulty staying focused throughout the day or find it a challenge to wake up in the morning. Some employers understand that sleep disorders are legitimate […]