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...
To obtain Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, you generally have to show not only that you have a condition that qualifies as disabling under the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) rules, but that you’ve done your best to get better. That makes...
Being blind certainly can mean that a person cannot see at all. Medical professionals know that there are some cases where people don’t even see impressions from light. They simply see blackness all the time, and things like contact lenses or even surgery often won’t...
If you’re hoping to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you probably realize that you need sufficient medical evidence to support your claim. However, not every medical provider is considered “acceptable” under the Social Security...
The application for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is the same no matter where you file it – and the definition the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses for “disability” is always the same, so why do approval rates vary so much from state to state?...
Age is a key consideration in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) evaluation process because it can affect your ability to retrain for new employment and your overall employability. Basically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that as you...
A mental health condition can significantly impair someone’s ability to work or even take care of themselves. While physical disabilities might be more visible, mental health conditions are equally valid when it comes to qualifying for Social Security Disability...
Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be fraught with difficulty under the best of circumstances, but the process can be even harder when pain is the number one disabling feature of your condition. That’s because pain is a purely subjective...
If you have any experience with the process of applying for Social Security Disability, you’ll know that it can feel like you have to jump through hoops to get what you need. If you’ve been given a date for a hearing, you might have seen that your case has been...
