You can’t claim Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits unless you can demonstrate that your disability is severe and pervasive – and not abated by treatment. That makes sense. After all, if people were permitted to obtain SSD benefits for conditions they could...
A lot of people have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the people who live with this condition are the only ones who understand just how debilitating it can be. PTSD is a trauma-related anxiety disorder, and it can be deeply disabling. What are the...
Whether you have filed for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits (or both), you know that you’re in for a long wait. At best, you could be looking at roughly seven months to get a decision. The wait can be much...
The Compassionate Allowances program is a crucial component of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) efforts. It's designed to expedite the process for individuals with specific severe medical conditions who are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance...
It’s essential to understand how the law defines a disability before applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Not every condition qualifies as a disability, and your SSD application could be unsuccessful for not meeting this threshold. Your condition...
When you’re filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the date you file your claim is very important. Sometimes, that date is the same day you actually submit your application for benefits. Other...
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will use your medical records to make a decision on your claim. Unfortunately, not all medical records have enough information in them to make the...
If you’ve ever had a true migraine, you already know that it’s more than just a severe headache. Many migraineurs find their conditions to be profoundly disabling. But do migraines qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Intensity, frequency...
Individuals who are considering filing a claim for Social Security Disability benefits are often curious about whether or not their condition actually “counts” as a disability. They may be able to see very clearly the way that it impacts their daily life. But they may...
Generally speaking, you can’t get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a broken bone – or even several broken bones. This fact comes as an unpleasant surprise to a lot of people who find themselves temporarily unable to work (or even take care of...
