Some conditions are hard to talk about. People may find it easier to tell friends and family they have a spinal injury or lupus than a psychological condition. But almost 20 percent of people in the United States suffer from some form of mental illness. According to the Social Security Administration, nearly one third of…
DetailsMaybe you’re on disability now. The payments don’t quite cover all your bills. Or maybe you feel better and would like to get back to work, but you don’t know if you are up to working full time. If so, you may be wondering if you go back to work part-time, will your SSDI benefits…
DetailsLouisa’s rheumatoid arthritis became so bad she was no longer able to work. She worried about paying her bills and taking care of her family. Louisa learned that Social Security Disability Insurance might provide the financial support she needs. However, she worried about the application process. In particular, she wondered how she could prove her…
DetailsA cancer diagnosis is devastating. In addition to life-or-death decisions, patients have to worry about being unable to work while battling their disease. There are times when an individual going through cancer treatments can qualify to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. It’s important to know what to do when you can’t work because of cancer.…
DetailsSam and Emma were concerned when Sam was injured at work. His doctors ordered rehabilitation, but also said he might be unable to work for the rest of his life. Emma started looking into benefits that would help while Sam was disabled. She had trouble deciding if Sam should apply for workers’ compensation or Social…
DetailsIf you need heart surgery, you don’t hire a plumber or a secretary. You hire the person who has the training and experience to get the job done. When you need help getting disability benefits, there are at least 4 reasons you need a disability attorney. Get the Advice You NEED An experienced SS atty…
DetailsSupplemental Security Income (“SSI”) is a government program managed by the Social Security Administration to assist disabled people. The same is true for the Social Security Disability Insurance Program (“SSDI”). However, though the names are confusing, it’s important to know the difference between SSI and SSDI. Eligibility One big difference between the two programs is…
DetailsSocial Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to people who are unable to work due to a qualifying disability. Applying can be difficult. It’s very important that you what to do if you think you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. How to Apply There are three ways you can request SSDI benefits:…
DetailsMany people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can expect them to continue for life. However, there are reasons that might cause your SSDI benefits to stop arriving. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons this might happen: Returning to Work The purpose of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is to financially…
DetailsJoe finally admitted he was no longer able to work as his lung cancer progressed. His next step was to arrange for disability. The cancer may have prevented him from earning an income, but the bills still kept rolling in. He and his family needed help and they needed it now. He applied for Social…
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