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...
Social Security Disability
Is obesity a disability?
Odds are you have heard of the issues with obesity in the United States. It’s been called an epidemic, with the CDC putting the obesity prevalence at more than 42%. Now, there are many reasons for obesity. Some individuals are more genetically predisposed and there...
Why “pain” should be part of your SSD claim
When people are asked to list their disabling conditions on their application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, many forget to list something that’s a common feature of many different conditions: Pain. If you forget this detail when you file your...
What could cause your SSD claim to fail?
The bigger an organization is, the more rules it needs. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will assess your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD). It employs around 60,000 people and issues benefits to about 69 million. For things to function, it needs a...
Social anxiety disorder and SSDI
If you or a loved one suffers from social anxiety disorder (SAD), you know what a paralyzing condition it can be. It can prevent people from having even basic social interactions that most people take for granted – and from participating in a workplace. The Social...
Tips on completing form SSA-3369 for SSD
Your work history report is a crucial document when you file for Social Security Disability (SSD) in Indianapolis or anywhere else. It features vital information “about the jobs the applicant held in the 15 years prior to becoming unable to work due to his or her...
Are disabilities more likely with age?
Any worker can suffer an injury and become disabled or experience a condition resulting in disability, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Injuries do not discriminate based on age and many mental conditions can also impact people at any age. That said, you may be...
Key disability statistics that show everyone is impacted
For those who have some type of disability and cannot work, it’s common to feel alone. However, it’s also very inaccurate. The truth is that disability impacts many people in the United States, and you’re far from alone. If you consider how wide that impact net...
Am I eligible for SSD benefits?
If you struggle with a physical or mental health impairment that is keeping you from working, you may have asked yourself if you are eligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The eligibility requirements as set forth by the Social Security...
