Age is a key consideration in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) evaluation process because it can affect your ability to retrain for new employment and your overall employability. Basically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that as you...
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Can you get SSDI for a mental health issue?
A mental health condition can significantly impair someone’s ability to work or even take care of themselves. While physical disabilities might be more visible, mental health conditions are equally valid when it comes to qualifying for Social Security Disability...
How to use a pain diary to help your SSD claim
Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be fraught with difficulty under the best of circumstances, but the process can be even harder when pain is the number one disabling feature of your condition. That’s because pain is a purely subjective...
What is the role of an Administrative Law Judge at your hearing?
If you have any experience with the process of applying for Social Security Disability, you’ll know that it can feel like you have to jump through hoops to get what you need. If you’ve been given a date for a hearing, you might have seen that your case has been...
How often are SSDI benefits appeals actually successful?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits help provide baseline financial support for individuals with disabling medical conditions who are not yet old enough to retire. Those who have previously worked and are no longer able to do so can apply for SSDI...
How does the SSA determine continuing eligibility for SSD?
Once your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim is approved and you begin receiving benefits, your work is not over. The Social Security Administration (SSA) periodically reviews SSD claims and medical conditions to ensure recipients remain eligible. When it reviews...
Do you need to reapply for ended SSI benefits if you worsen?
To start on a bright note, many with disabling injuries or illnesses recover enough to resume work and end their supplemental security income (SSI) claim. Advancements in healthcare sometimes make it possible to reobtain many of the abilities you may have lost....
What should you know about SSI and SSDI benefits for children?
Disability benefits can play a pivotal role in supporting children with special needs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provide financial aid that can offset the cost of care and support a child's quality of life....
3 mistakes to avoid when appealing a disability denial
If your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application is denied, you should not give up. The Social Security Administration (SSA) allows applicants to challenge their decision. However, you may need to be more careful...
3 things to keep in mind when filing for SSD benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) can help you provide for yourself and your loved ones after working long enough, paying Social Security taxes. However, applying for these benefits can be challenging because the process can be complex. But being informed can...