The Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at a number of factors when the agency decides if someone meets their criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. One of these is whether or not the disabled...
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Can you qualify for SSDI if you have an addiction?
It’s generally accepted among the medical community that drug and alcohol addiction are diseases – not a personal failing. Yet, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has not considered drug or alcohol use disorders to be qualifying conditions for Social Security...
There have been some positive changes to SSDI applications
Out of necessity, applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits have always been somewhat complicated. The Social Security Administration (SSA) only considers people to be disabled if they are unable to...
Are migraines disabling?
Migraines are far more than “just a headache.” They’re actually complex neurological events that can be completely disabling. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers migraine to be one of the top 10 causes of disability in the world – and one out of every four...
How often do applicants win during SSDI appeals?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a difficult process. Many people need assistance. The paperwork is complex. Also, they may struggle to understand the level of evidence necessary to convince the Social Security Administration...
Cancer and SSDI: What you need to know
A cancer diagnosis can abruptly disrupt your career due to the disease's debilitating effects. The disease requires harsh treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. These can all take a toll on your physical, mental and emotional well-being and usually...
1 thing you never say at an SSDI hearing
You filed your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim and waited – only to end up denied. You filed your appeal and were denied again, forcing you to endure the long wait before a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Speaking to the ALJ about...
What’s a technical denial for SSDI benefits?
In many cases, if an application for SSDI benefits is denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA), it’s for a medical reason. The SSA has done an evaluation and they may have determined that the individual doesn’t meet the definition of disability. Maybe the...
Can you get Social Security Disability Insurance for anxiety?
Anxiety is just a part of life, but living with an anxiety disorder isn’t the same as having occasional bouts of anxiety about your bills, your career or the state of the world. Some people develop severe anxiety disorders that interfere with their ability to work,...
How does the SSDI and SSI appeals process work?
A person who applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may be denied at first. This opens the door for an appeal. Appealing an SSDI or SSI decision must be done quickly. The instructions for appeals are...