Social Security Disability

Many different types of illnesses can affect one’s ability to work. Cancer is one of the most serious medical issues patients may face. In some cases, people with cancer cannot work. They may even become reliant on caregivers for basic tasks, such as cooking their...

Exercise is often associated with achieving fitness, building stamina and maintaining overall health. For individuals living with a disability, exercise can also play an important role in helping to ensure better mobility, reducing pain and boosting confidence. While...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often confused with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Unlike IBS, IBD is a much more serious and potentially debilitating condition. However, IBD itself isn't automatically considered a disability. Despite this, you may still qualify...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can provide financial support for people who cannot work. When adults develop disabling medical conditions due to illness or injury, SSDI benefits can help cover basic living expenses. The Social Security...

For workers with disabilities, turning 55 marks a critical milestone in the journey toward securing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses age as one of its key factors when...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is often indicative of major personal challenges. The applicant has likely experienced significant medical issues. They may have been out of work for weeks or longer. They have mounting medical bills...

Some people in Indiana have disabilities that outsiders would never question. For instance, maybe someone suffered a spinal cord injury in a traumatic accident. They’ve lost a significant range of motion below the injury site, so they now use a wheelchair. They still...

One of the key components of filing for disability benefits is that it needs to last long enough to qualify under the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. A short-term condition typically will not count. It is true that this condition could keep...

When it comes to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), many people wonder if there’s a sweet spot of time wherein applying becomes more favorable or likely to be approved. There is no magic age, but age plays a significant role in how disability claims are...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is often a long and complex process. For people with certain severe medical conditions, the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a faster path through what’s known as the compassionate allowances program....