The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a somewhat unforgiving standard for disability. Someone seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits typically needs to show that they have a condition so severe that they can no longer work any job....
Can you refuse to follow your doctor’s plan and still get SSD?
To qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you have to be too disabled to work – even after your condition is properly treated. This rule makes sense because plenty of people can work once their medical conditions are...
Why even serious injuries may not qualify as a disability
Many people suffer serious injuries or have a serious illness and certainly feel it disables them. Knowing that there is no way they can work, they apply for benefits but get denied. They're confused and frustrated, which is understandable. There are a few reasons...
3 common misconceptions about SSDI benefits
When people are unable to seek gainful employment due to disability, they may be able to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. An application is an extremely important process because it may be able to relieve some of the stress a disabled...
Do you qualify for fast-tracked disability benefits?
Ask almost anyone who has secured Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, and they'll likely tell you that the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes its time in reviewing applications and issuing decisions. Attorneys, sadly don't have a special channel through...
Anxious about your upcoming Continuing Disability Review?
Qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can take a huge financial load off your back. You can then focus on other aspects of life in light of your condition. However, the government is keen on ensuring only those deserving of these disability benefits...
Can an attorney fast-track your SSDI claim?
Those who want to file for SSDI benefits often contact an attorney and say that they want to be on the fast track. They may have a friend who claims they know someone who told them that a family member hired a lawyer and got their benefits the next week. They are...
Can arthritis lead to Social Security Disability?
Arthritis is a painful joint condition that can negatively impact every aspect of your life. In mild cases, the pain and stiffness might be nothing more than just an inconvenience. As the condition progresses, the symptoms may limit what you can do. Severe arthritis...
What happens to your SSDI benefits while you’re incarcerated?
If you’re like most people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) because you have one or more disabling medical conditions, then you likely count on that money every month to support yourself and maybe your family. Now you’ve been convicted of a...
What kinds of disabilities qualify you for Social Security Disability?
There are all kinds of disabilities that affect people. Those disabilities may range from neurological issues to issues with the musculoskeletal system or other devastating medical problems. It’s important for you to note that many of the disabilities that could...