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...
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...
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...
Many people seeking disability benefits and exploring their options regarding SSDI have physical limitations. For instance, someone may suffer a spinal cord injury which means they will never walk again and cannot return to work. Or they may experience an amputation...
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...
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...
Picking the right doctor can significantly affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim in Indiana. The Social Security Administration (SSA) values medical opinions from doctors who have treated you often,...
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is something that is often misunderstood by those who don’t struggle with the disorder. They imagine that the person just feels relatively tired. An outsider may think that everyone feels tired from time to time, and they won’t...
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...
Fibromyalgia is relatively common, with around 5% of the population reported as suffering from it. Nonetheless, the condition is not very well understood and it is difficult to diagnose. What are some of the more common symptoms of fibromyalgia and can you claim...
