Disability attorneys help their clients apply for benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Sometimes they help people whose claims have been denied. Of course, they will need to review certain information about your situation in order to give you the best options possible. Everything they review – whether your…
Every year, more than 870,000 Americans learn they have chronic heart failure. In fact, almost 6 million people in the United States suffer from some form of heart failure. If you currently suffer from a heart condition, you are not alone. At some point, your heart trouble might become a disability that prevents you from…
When you need help because you can no longer work, you might turn to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Managed by the Social Security Administration (Social Security), this program pays monthly benefits to qualified applicants. But the SSDI application process can be challenging to most people. We’ve covered that process in earlier blogs. But…
To most of us, benefits come into our bank accounts. The payments don’t go out. However, sometimes benefit overpayments happen. Receiving too much money from the government seems too good to be true. Unfortunately, it is. The Government’s Response to Benefit Overpayments The Social Security Administration (Social Security) manages both the Social Security Disability Insurance…
Ruth was a very private person. She didn’t reveal much about her health to anyone, even close friends and family members. They were shocked when Ruth’s condition worsened, and she applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Like Ruth, many Americans suffer from hidden disabilities. It’s easy to overlook the following disabilities. #1. Auditory Conditions…
More than 160,000 people are homeless in California each day. Many are veterans. Some have been homeless for years. We’re not sure of the actual number who are both homeless and disabled. And if they are unable to work because of a disability, they should be eligible for benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)…
Tammy and Bruce were like most young families with children. They both worked outside the home just to make ends meet. But one day, Bruce was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Between his symptoms and his treatments, he could no longer work and help support his family. He applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits,…
Millions of people have been stricken by coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Some people felt better after a few days. Others have been hospitalized for a time but expected to feel better after they were released. Medical professionals are noticing a new phenomenon called long-haul COVID. For some, the condition will be disabling. But will…
The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits to people with serious medical conditions that prevent them from working. One program that provides these benefits is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Social Security maintains the Listing of Impairments (Listing), which contains a list of medical conditions that might qualify for SSDI. Section 14 of the Listing…
The process for getting government benefits is long and challenging. You’ll probably have to complete multiple forms and submit supporting documents before your claim is approved. At some point, Social Security might ask you to complete an Adult Function Report. It’s essential to understand the purpose of this form before you complete it. Form SSA-3373…
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