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...
What you share on social media could hurt your SSDI claim
Social media has become one of the dominant ways that people communicate with each other. A single post announcing a job change or pregnancy can save someone dozens of repetitive phone calls. Many people use social media to maintain a specific image, and they post...
Hot to strengthen your disability claim
Losing your ability to work can be extremely stressful and leaves many important factors up in the air. Families are often left wondering how they are going to keep a roof over their heads and eat. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one program that can...
Can you get Social Security Disability with a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from mild to severe – and you may never fully recover from a severe one. You may also never be able to return to work. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are one form of payment that could alleviate some of the...
