Every year, roughly two million Americans file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The bad news is that roughly two-thirds of those applicants will be denied on the first round. The good news, however, is that 53% of those who appeal their...
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How do you describe your daily activities for SSDI?
A Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) hearing is your one chance to make your case for benefits directly before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who has the power to approve your claim – so you need to walk into that hearing prepared. While ALJs are free to...
What type of medical evidence does SSA need?
When you file a claim with the Social Security Administration (SSA) for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you know that you’re going to have to prove that you’re actually disabled – and that means giving SSA a...
Can you qualify for SSDI with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of related connective-tissue disorders that are typically characterized by hypermobile joints, fragile skin and chronic pain. Because EDS affects a person’s collagen, it can affect almost any structure within their body,...
3 concerns to consider when filing an SSDI appeal
Having your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application denied can be a disheartening experience. A denial of benefits can add significant stress to an already challenging period of life. However, there is an opportunity for recourse through the appeals...
How do SSI and SSDI compare?
People who are injured or have a life-altering disability may need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Securing Income (SSI). These programs are meant to provide a source of income to individuals who can’t work. There are strict...
Can you get SSD with an invisible disability?
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are a lifeline for people who develop some kind of disability that keeps them from working – but are all disabilities treated equally? An invisible disability is one where the sufferer has a physical, mental or cognitive...
What’s a treatment gap in an SSD claim?
You can’t claim Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits unless you can demonstrate that your disability is severe and pervasive – and not abated by treatment. That makes sense. After all, if people were permitted to obtain SSD benefits for conditions they could...
Is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) considered a disability?
A lot of people have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the people who live with this condition are the only ones who understand just how debilitating it can be. PTSD is a trauma-related anxiety disorder, and it can be deeply disabling. What are the...
3 reasons to stay in touch while your disability claim is pending
Whether you have filed for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits (or both), you know that you’re in for a long wait. At best, you could be looking at roughly seven months to get a decision. The wait can be much...