Did you know that most social security disability claims are denied on the initial application? About a third of first-time applicants end up disappointed. This happens due to several reasons, some of which are avoidable. For the majority of applicants who are...
Social security disability or SSD can cover many conditions that impact or limit your ability to work and earn an income. Specifically, it must be a disabling illness or disorder. Some of these conditions you probably already know about. For example: Musculoskeletal...
Most adults start working shortly after they finish their schooling, and they continue working full-time until they reach retirement age. Every time that workers receive a paycheck, they make small contributions toward Social Security. Workers can make claims later...
Social media is a big part of everyday life, and it is not unusual to provide updates on your daily activities to friends and family. However, when making a disability claim, your pictures or videos could prove costly. If they suggest that you are lying or your...
People often think of cancer as one singular type of disease, but the truth is that there are many different types of cancer, and they can impact you in a lot of different ways. Being diagnosed with early-stage skin cancer, for instance, may just require a quick...
When you think of someone who is blind, you likely assume that they can't see anything at all. And this certainly is the case for some individuals, either those who have suffered injuries, who have become blind gradually or who are born with the disability. However,...
When applying for SSI, you need to meet the qualifications exactly. One of those qualifications refers to your wealth and the assets that you control. It's understandable why someone with a high level of assets wouldn't qualify for benefits, but what you need to...
Social Security Disability can provide the financial support that many people with disabilities need to survive. Those who have worked and meet the qualifications for these benefits may be able to receive compensation, so they can focus on their health and have a...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers several different benefits. The SSA collects Social Security taxes from workers and then uses that revenue to fund benefits for people with disabilities and those old enough to retire. Many people know the basics...
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...
