Perhaps the most confusing aspect of applying for disability benefits is understanding the difference between the two types of disability benefits programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The confusion probably...
Life happens. No one is exempt from becoming disabled or developing a chronic illness that greatly alters their life. While that thought may be scary, it can be helpful to have knowledge of what you may need to do if faced with such a challenge. Having a basic...
It can be very frustrating having your SSDI or SSI claim denied. You are desperately needing help and feel that you have done everything required to receive the help, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends you a letter saying they have determined that you...
Understanding how the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines if a claimant is disabled and therefore eligible for SSDI payments can be difficult and often frustrating. The SSA takes many factors into consideration and evaluates each individual claim according...
Receiving social security disability benefits is not easy, and you might have to undergo a long process for it. For this reason, it is always a good idea to have an experienced lawyer by your side who knows how to handle such cases perfectly. Here are a few steps to...
According to the United States Census Bureau, 12.1 percent of the US population has some kind of a disability, which equates to around 59 million people. To cater the needs of the people with disabilities, the government offers certain benefits to help them live an...
About 9.3 percent of the US adult population suffers from diabetes. Diabetes is a medical condition that is characterized by uncontrolled blood glucose levels. It is a debilitating disease that may affect a person’s kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart, and blood vessels....
In order to avail Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it is important that you fulfill all the basic requirements set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This includes meeting the definition of a person with a disability, income limits, asset limits,...
Many people want to and should be entitled to receive social security disability benefits. However, most of the claims get denied in the initial stage of the whole application process. Those who get denied these benefits then have the option of appealing the decision...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that is characterized by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, mood changes, etc. The disorder usually develops after an individual experiences mental trauma such as death of a loved one, abuse, violence, or a serious...
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