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...
Qualifying for disability benefits
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...
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?...
What can lead to the termination of my disability benefits?
For qualified individuals, disability benefits can serve as a welcome financial relief when they can no longer work due to a disabling condition. If you’ve already been approved for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, it is important to understand that your...
Do amputations qualify for disability benefits?
Not many life experiences are as traumatic as losing a limb. Unfortunately, millions of Americans have some form of amputation. Depending on the nature of the amputation, the loss of a limb can impact your ability to move or even work. If you are no longer able to...
Can you get disability benefits after a car accident causes a TBI?
A car accident can be a serious, life-altering event. Accidents occurring at high speeds end with great force that can cause some internal injuries. Often they can have devastating consequences and impact multiple areas of your life depending on severity. One such...
You may get Social Security Disability benefits for Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system. Unfortunately, no standard tests can currently help diagnose this disease. However, some specific symptoms help in diagnosing Parkinson’s disease. While Parkinson’s disease symptoms will vary from one...
How do you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance?
Social Security Disability Insurance is meant to provide for people who have been hard workers and suddenly become unable to work. It's administered by the Social Security Administration using funds deposited through taxes paid by employees and employers in this...
What does it mean to be legally blind?
When you think of someone who is blind, you likely assume that they can't see anything at all. And this certainly is the case for some individuals, either those who have suffered injuries, who have become blind gradually or who are born with the disability. However,...
What are the prerequisites for SSI benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers several different benefits. The SSA collects Social Security taxes from workers and then uses that revenue to fund benefits for people with disabilities and those old enough to retire. Many people know the basics...