It’s not black and white, and it shouldn’t be red or blue, either. When I first started my position at the University of Illinois at Chicago back in 1997, I was a faculty member in a newly formed ...

Medical retirees with fewer than 20 years of service don't qualify for CRDP at all, regardless of their VA disability rating.

More than a quarter of U.S. adults live with a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

As per law, medical professionals must offer full access to medical services without discrimination on the basis of disability. Understanding your rights can help you get the care you need. Share on ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration is expanding its access to national electronic health data networks in a move officials said will significantly speed up disability benefit ...

Disability often framed as a ‘problem’ in medical school curriculum for doctors to diagnose, treat Negative ideas about disability have a direct, negative effect on workforce diversity in medicine ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

People with cirrhosis may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Cirrhosis is a life threatening condition that causes severe liver ...

Washington lawmakers are weighing changes to workers’ comp that would tighten medical provider standards and boost long-term disability benefits for injured workers with families.

The CAG report revealed a high number of military personnel, especially medical officers, receiving disability pensions. This ...

"We have been protecting the incomes of medical professionals for more than 50 years, and over that time we have constantly looked for ways to innovate our product offerings to meet the evolving needs ...

New research has revealed a confronting life-expectancy gap for people with intellectual disability in NSW, highlighting ...