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...
Disability Appeals
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...
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 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...
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...
2 important steps when preparing for an SSD appeal hearing
Those who apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) insurance benefits typically don't have many other options for supporting themselves. They have a health issue that has kept them from gainful employment, and they have reason to expect that it will persist for a...
What does the SSD appeals process look like?
A good number of Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are denied during the first application. In fact, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), nearly two in three disability claims are initially denied. Fortunately, a denied claim is never the end...
2 steps you need to take if your disability claim is denied
The Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be an invaluable relief if you can no longer work due to a disabling condition. Unfortunately, the Social Security Authority (SSA) awards disability benefits based on the degree of need, which means that a huge number...
3 tips to help you boost your chances of winning an SSD appeal
Each year, tens of thousands of disabled Americans file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Unfortunately, a vast majority of these applications are denied for a variety of reasons. If your disability claim is denied, it helps to note that you can file an...
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,...