When you’re thinking about filing for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), one of the smartest things you can do to help your claim succeed is to get your doctor’s support. That’s not always easy to do. Here are three tips that can help: Assume that you’re going...
In some cases, disability issues may seem to follow a pattern -- or, at least, people assume they will. It’s not hard to imagine getting older and developing a disability because of the impact of aging on the mind or the body, for instance. People know they may have...
To get Social Security Disability benefits, you need to show that you are disabled. It takes more than just making the claim yourself or providing anecdotal evidence. To provide you with benefits, the government has to know that you really are disabled in some...
One of the biggest misconceptions that people have about disability benefits is that they can get them quickly. Often, they claim to know someone else who got benefits in just a week or two. They want to do whatever that friend did to speed up the process. It just...
Do not assume that all disabilities are purely physical, such as becoming paralyzed after a workplace accident. Mental health issues and mental conditions can also constitute disabilities. For instance, someone with an anxiety disorder could have panic attacks under...
The current coronavirus crisis is negatively impacting life in a variety of ways. Social Security Disability Insurance recipients might be watching the news closely to find out how it will affect them. One way that many might not realize is that it may increase the...
Did you apply for SSDI, thinking that you were a shoo-in for benefits based on your medical history, only to get denied? We have been doing this for a long time. We understand how frustrating this can be. You may feel shocked that you didn’t get approved on the first...
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can provide obstacles for many workers. As the condition is an endocrine disorder, controlling it can take significant time, effort and resources. Sometimes, managing diabetes can feel like a full-time job. Because of this, the condition can...
Americans who need assistance for their impairments have help available. The two most common forms of support many rely on include Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These programs share many qualities. However, they...
People who file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) usually don’t have a huge financial safety net to help them as they go through the lengthy application process. Unfortunately, many of these individuals have conditions that won’t allow them to be too...