When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will use your medical records to make a decision on your claim. Unfortunately, not all medical records have enough information in them to make the...
Social Security Disability
Can migraines be disabling?
If you’ve ever had a true migraine, you already know that it’s more than just a severe headache. Many migraineurs find their conditions to be profoundly disabling. But do migraines qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Intensity, frequency...
Could mesothelioma be defined as a disability?
Individuals who are considering filing a claim for Social Security Disability benefits are often curious about whether or not their condition actually “counts” as a disability. They may be able to see very clearly the way that it impacts their daily life. But they may...
When could broken bones qualify for SSDI?
Generally speaking, you can’t get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a broken bone – or even several broken bones. This fact comes as an unpleasant surprise to a lot of people who find themselves temporarily unable to work (or even take care of...
Can you refuse treatment and still get SSDI?
To obtain Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, you generally have to show not only that you have a condition that qualifies as disabling under the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) rules, but that you’ve done your best to get better. That makes...
Can you get SSDI for a mental health issue?
A mental health condition can significantly impair someone’s ability to work or even take care of themselves. While physical disabilities might be more visible, mental health conditions are equally valid when it comes to qualifying for Social Security Disability...
How to use a pain diary to help your SSD claim
Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be fraught with difficulty under the best of circumstances, but the process can be even harder when pain is the number one disabling feature of your condition. That’s because pain is a purely subjective...
What is the role of an Administrative Law Judge at your hearing?
If you have any experience with the process of applying for Social Security Disability, you’ll know that it can feel like you have to jump through hoops to get what you need. If you’ve been given a date for a hearing, you might have seen that your case has been...
How often are SSDI benefits appeals actually successful?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits help provide baseline financial support for individuals with disabling medical conditions who are not yet old enough to retire. Those who have previously worked and are no longer able to do so can apply for SSDI...
3 things to keep in mind when filing for SSD benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) can help you provide for yourself and your loved ones after working long enough, paying Social Security taxes. However, applying for these benefits can be challenging because the process can be complex. But being informed can...