With President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal came many new agencies, often called "alphabet agencies." FCC, FAA and SEC are programs we're all familiar with today. However, it can become confusing, especially when you're talking about SSI and SSDI, which the SSA...
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What are disability “compassionate” allowances?
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...
What happens during an SSDI benefits reconsideration?
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....
4 reasons to consider seeking legal help when applying for SSD
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...
How long do you have to appeal an SSD denial?
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...
3 reasons for an SSDI denial
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...
Blue-collar workers may qualify for SSDI under a special rule
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...
How does “residual functional capacity” affect SSDI benefits?
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...
Why is 55 the “magic age” for SSDI benefits?
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...
Are part-time workers eligible for SSDI benefits?
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...