People who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are unable to work so they can support themselves. To qualify for these benefits, the injury or illness must be severe enough to prevent the individual from being...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a reputation for denying most disability claims. People coping with serious medical issues may not receive the response they hope for when they initially apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits....
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be daunting. From navigating eligibility criteria to gathering extensive medical documentation, the process is filled with complexities. Securing legal assistance can be a game-changer, helping you streamline...
If you are among the many applicants whose initial Social Security Disability (SSD) claim has been denied, don’t despair. Denials are commonplace, but they are not final. You have the right to challenge the decision. However, you don’t have unlimited time to act. The...
It’s common for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims to be denied initially. Often, applicants must go through the appeals process. An approval is still possible, so an initial denial doesn’t mean benefits will never be paid. However, it’s important to...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance SSDI benefits is usually relatively difficult. Workers only become eligible when they are incapable of keeping any job. Most of the time, medical conditions that end a career but do not prevent people from...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a necessity for those whose disability or medical condition prevents them from earning a living. Applying for SSDI – and, more importantly, getting approved – can be a long, challenging ordeal. The Social Security...
Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is a pretty intimidating process for most people. However, you may have an easier time getting your application approved once you hit the “magic age” of 55. Once a disability applicant hits 55 years of...
Many types of government benefits are earned or accrued benefits. Medicare, for example, is available to those who have an adequate work history after they reach retirement age. Social Security retirement benefits are also earned through work history and payroll...
Fibromyalgia is relatively common, with around 5% of the population reported as suffering from it. Nonetheless, the condition is not very well understood and it is difficult to diagnose. What are some of the more common symptoms of fibromyalgia and can you claim...
