There are a lot of different ways disabilities come about. Some people are injured while on the job. Others suffer a heart attack. Still, others are diagnosed with cancer or another type of ailment or disorder. Disabilities can come from many different sources and...
Year: 2022
Reasons your SSD claim may be denied
You’ve found yourself in the unfortunate position of being unable to work because of your health. The bills are starting to pile up, and with no steady income stream, you’re worried about how you’ll cope. One option that may be open to you is to apply for Social...
Can you get SSD benefits if diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by a short-term memory loss that becomes more severe as the disease progresses. While the disease is typically common among older people, it is estimated that about 5 percent of Alzheimer’s patients exhibit symptoms in earlier...
Your medical history is pivotal to an SSD claim
Since leaving school, you’ve always had a job and contributed taxes. You had intended to go on this way until you reached the age of retirement, but a debilitating illness has scuppered those plans. What are you going to do for money now that you are unable to work?...
Who can seek SSI benefits?
Supplemental Security Income benefits are a source of additional income for lower-income people. It provides monthly benefits to adults, children and people with disabilities who have resources and income below a certain level. These payments are also made to people...
Can a child who has never worked qualify for SSI benefits?
The most commonly utilized benefits offered through Social Security are self-funded benefits claimed by those who contributed to the program. Adults who have paid taxes on their income make contributions from each paycheck toward Social Security. They can later claim...
Appealing your denied SSD claim: The disability hearing
Unfortunately, many Social Security Disability (SSD) claims result in denial. However, this denial is not the end of your journey in filing a claim. You have the right to appeal a decision from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If your second attempt fails,...
What materials do you need to apply for SSD benefits?
The financial implications of managing a disability can be overwhelming, especially if you are the household’s sole breadwinner. Fortunately, the Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are designed to provide the financial support you need to get by during those...
How long do you need to be disabled to get Social Security?
Any injury can be temporarily disabling. If you work a physical job and you roll your ankle, it may mean that you can't do your job the next day. But after a few days, your body will heal and you'll be able to go back to work. Of course, you would never consider...
Will the worn-out worker rule help you qualify for SSDI?
If there is one thing the average person knows about qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it is that it is a difficult process. Most people have heard horror stories about those with debilitating conditions denied benefits and facing an...