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...
Receiving a denial after applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be frustrating, but it may not be the final decision. Many applications are rejected due to insufficient medical evidence, incomplete forms or errors. You have the right to appeal SSD...
For better or worse, social media is a driving force influencing the world and the people who share it. For the disabled members of the community, social media can be a lifeline, allowing them to connect with others they would otherwise never have an opportunity to...
For most people dealing with medical issues, disability benefits are truly their last option. They may have tried everything else they could think of to treat their condition and improve their symptoms. They may have tried moving to a different position at their place...
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....
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...
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....
It’s easy to understand that many major injuries qualify as disabilities. If you suffer a spinal cord injury that leaves you paralyzed from the waist down, for example, it clearly impacts your ability to work. Because you can no longer work, you may qualify for Social...
