Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) can be difficult, but its rewards are often lifesaving. Maybe you were injured recently and need medical benefits. Or, you’ve developed a physical limitation that requires certain disability benefits. Some people even...
Ever since you first got a job at a fast food restaurant or a grocery store as a teenager, you have made contributions to Social Security. Your employer withholds funds to send on your behalf to all applicable tax authorities. You accrue credits for your contributions...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two programs for people who can no longer work due to physical or mental conditions: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI). Although both programs are overseen by the SSA and serve...
Each year, tens of thousands of disabled Americans file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Unfortunately, a vast majority of these applications are denied for a variety of reasons. If your disability claim is denied, it helps to note that you can file an...
If you have a heart problem, you might assume you will automatically qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD). After all, cardiovascular diseases are the world’s leading cause of death, so it’s clearly a serious issue. Unfortunately (and thankfully), it is not...
For anyone who has been involved in the disability benefits application process, you’ll know that there are multiple steps to take in progressing your claim. If you were denied at both the initial application stage and at appeal, the next option available is to have...
A car accident can be a serious, life-altering event. Accidents occurring at high speeds end with great force that can cause some internal injuries. Often they can have devastating consequences and impact multiple areas of your life depending on severity. One such...
Although it is rare for someone to have a truly disabling medical condition, there are some adults who will not be able to continue working a job until they reach retirement age. Some people get hurt in accidents, and others develop conditions like vertigo or cancer...
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system. Unfortunately, no standard tests can currently help diagnose this disease. However, some specific symptoms help in diagnosing Parkinson’s disease. While Parkinson’s disease symptoms will vary from one...
Social Security Disability Insurance is meant to provide for people who have been hard workers and suddenly become unable to work. It's administered by the Social Security Administration using funds deposited through taxes paid by employees and employers in this...
