Any injury can be temporarily disabling. If you work a physical job and you roll your ankle, it may mean that you can't do your job the next day. But after a few days, your body will heal and you'll be able to go back to work. Of course, you would never consider...
Social Security Disability
Will the worn-out worker rule help you qualify for SSDI?
If there is one thing the average person knows about qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it is that it is a difficult process. Most people have heard horror stories about those with debilitating conditions denied benefits and facing an...
How can I try working without harming my SSD?
After being off work for a while on Social Security Disability (SSD), you may feel well enough to give working a try again. Yet, as you may be unsure if you can, you do not want to risk losing your SSD only to go through the whole claim process again. Fortunately, you...
Important factors to consider in your Social Disability claim
Did you know that most social security disability claims are denied on the initial application? About a third of first-time applicants end up disappointed. This happens due to several reasons, some of which are avoidable. For the majority of applicants who are...
Does social security disability cover deafness or hearing loss?
Social security disability or SSD can cover many conditions that impact or limit your ability to work and earn an income. Specifically, it must be a disabling illness or disorder. Some of these conditions you probably already know about. For example: Musculoskeletal...
How long do you need to work to get SSDI benefits?
Most adults start working shortly after they finish their schooling, and they continue working full-time until they reach retirement age. Every time that workers receive a paycheck, they make small contributions toward Social Security. Workers can make claims later...
Social media posts could affect your SSD claim
Social media is a big part of everyday life, and it is not unusual to provide updates on your daily activities to friends and family. However, when making a disability claim, your pictures or videos could prove costly. If they suggest that you are lying or your...
Is cancer a disability?
People often think of cancer as one singular type of disease, but the truth is that there are many different types of cancer, and they can impact you in a lot of different ways. Being diagnosed with early-stage skin cancer, for instance, may just require a quick...
Get Social Security Disability benefits for burns
Social Security Disability can provide the financial support that many people with disabilities need to survive. Those who have worked and meet the qualifications for these benefits may be able to receive compensation, so they can focus on their health and have a...
How long must you work before applying for SSD benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages two major forms of disability benefits. Both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are under the control of the SSA. Even children who have never worked can qualify for SSI in...