Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Being unable to work today does not always mean a person currently meets the work-related requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. In addition to reviewing the medical condition, Social Security considers...
When you apply for Social Security disability, your medical records tell the story of your condition and how it affects your life. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your medical history for steady, consistent evidence of how your condition has...
Living with a severe disability can be challenging, especially when it affects your ability to work and support yourself. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes this struggle and has implemented the Compassionate Allowances Program to help individuals...
Families often come to us with the same worry: My child (or my adult son or daughter) has struggled their whole life, but Social Security keeps asking for more proof. What are they really looking for? How SSA Evaluates Intellectual Disability Claims For adults, the...
When a disability case reaches an Administrative Law Judge, many people already feel frustrated. They have filed an initial application, waited months, received a denial, and then repeated the process at the reconsideration level. A hearing before a judge can feel...
Are you thinking about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, knowing the “onset date” of your disability might be the key to maximizing your benefits and improving your chances of approval. This...
Losing a limb changes nearly every aspect of your life. Simple tasks can become challenging, and your ability to work may be severely affected. If you’re facing life after an amputation, you could qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental...
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can interfere with daily life and, for many people, make it impossible to keep a steady job. For that reason, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes...
Many people who apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income struggle with serious medical conditions that involve taking one or more prescription medications. While the medicines they take may help control symptoms or slow the progress of...
Many people considering filing for Social Security disability often find the financial eligibility rules confusing. In this article, we’ll examine the financial requirements, such as work credits and Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), so you can understand how they...
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