June 2020

Can I Receive SSD Benefits for Schizophrenia?

Picture of a young woman sitting in a chair looking upset

Schizophrenia, a serious, psychotic mental disorder, can impact your life drastically as do so many visible illnesses. It can make it very difficult to control your behavior, distinguish delusions or hallucinations from reality, think logically, and even interact socially in a normal manner. A Spectrum Disorder However, schizophrenia is also known as a “spectrum” disorder…

Continue Reading

Is a Divorced Spouse Eligible for Survivor Benefits?

Picture of a couple sitting with attorney signing divorce papers

For many survivors, their spouse’s benefits can make an impact. These benefits often help to keep them financially afloat. But what about ex-spouses who are divorced from the deceased after years of marriage; do they receive benefits too? Ex-Spouses Married for at Least a Decade Surviving divorced spouses who were married to their husband or…

Continue Reading