It’s essential to understand how the law defines a disability before applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Not every condition qualifies as a disability, and your SSD application could be unsuccessful for not meeting this threshold. Your condition...
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What’s a protective filing date for SSDI and SSI?
When you’re filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the date you file your claim is very important. Sometimes, that date is the same day you actually submit your application for benefits. Other...
3 things to remember about SSDI consultative exams
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will use your medical records to make a decision on your claim. Unfortunately, not all medical records have enough information in them to make the...
Can migraines be disabling?
If you’ve ever had a true migraine, you already know that it’s more than just a severe headache. Many migraineurs find their conditions to be profoundly disabling. But do migraines qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Intensity, frequency...
Could mesothelioma be defined as a disability?
Individuals who are considering filing a claim for Social Security Disability benefits are often curious about whether or not their condition actually “counts” as a disability. They may be able to see very clearly the way that it impacts their daily life. But they may...
When could broken bones qualify for SSDI?
Generally speaking, you can’t get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a broken bone – or even several broken bones. This fact comes as an unpleasant surprise to a lot of people who find themselves temporarily unable to work (or even take care of...
Can you refuse treatment and still get SSDI?
To obtain Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, you generally have to show not only that you have a condition that qualifies as disabling under the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) rules, but that you’ve done your best to get better. That makes...
Does being blind mean you cannot see?
Being blind certainly can mean that a person cannot see at all. Medical professionals know that there are some cases where people don’t even see impressions from light. They simply see blackness all the time, and things like contact lenses or even surgery often won’t...
What is an acceptable medical source for an SSDI claim?
If you’re hoping to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you probably realize that you need sufficient medical evidence to support your claim. However, not every medical provider is considered “acceptable” under the Social Security...
Why is it harder to get SSDI in some states than others?
The application for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is the same no matter where you file it – and the definition the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses for “disability” is always the same, so why do approval rates vary so much from state to state?...