When you file for Social Security Disability Insurance, you might assume approval is a foregone conclusion. Sadly that is not the case, and each year thousands of people are disappointed to find the Social Security Administration (SSA) turns them down. Figures for...
Can you get back to work after you’re on Social Security Disability?
If you are on Social Security Disability benefits now and want to return to work, you may be able to do so. In fact, the Social Security Administration does want to help people get back to work if and when they are able to support themselves. The Ticket to Work...
Can newer, younger workers still qualify for SSDI benefits?
How long you have worked a job and how much you make at work will influence your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Typically, workers need at least 40 credits to get full benefits and will need to have accumulated 20 of those 40...
What can you do to get SSDI faster?
There is no fast track when it comes to SSDI and government benefits from the Social Security Administration. This is notorious for being a long and complicated process, and there is no way to jump the line. For instance, you may have a friend who told you that they...
Hurt? Don’t expect to get Social Security Disability quickly
It’s important to dispel myths about Social Security Disability Insurance, because they do more to hurt than help. Whether you’ve had someone tell you that they got their benefits within a few days of an application or that no one is ever approved, you need to know...
Can you apply for SSDI if you have Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of a progressive neurological disorder that is characterized by a decline in memory and behavioral skills. During the onset of the disease, the patient may have trouble remembering names or recent conversations. As the disease...
What may cause your SSDI benefits to end?
Once your SSDI benefits are approved, you may wonder if or when they will end. After all, you may have struggled financially waiting for benefits to start and want to avoid that situation moving forward. Several things may cause your SSDI benefits to end. Keep...
Common eye issues that may qualify for SSDI benefits
There’s no question that eye issues can severely impact your ability to work. A common misconception is that you must be completely blind and declared legally blind before receiving disability benefits. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, a few eye...
These mistakes could jeopardize your social security disability claim
Most social security disability applications are denied for various reasons, which is why you need to be careful when going through the claims process. It can be frustrating having to start all over or appeal a denied application, especially when you need the benefits...
Does cancer help people qualify for SSDI benefits?
People find themselves needing time off of work for many different medical issues. If you break your clavicle in a car crash, that might need several months stuck at home and then weeks and physical therapy rebuilding your strength. Most of those medical issues will...