If you’re ready to file a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, you are already struggling with a medical condition. Handling your own SSDI claim is just one more obstacle to deal with. When you consider that about 49% of SSDI claims are denied, it is in your best interests to do everything you can…
DetailsOver 2 million people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) every year. On the average year, only 49 % of first-time claims are approved. Some denials occur because of medical issues while others are due to technical errors, like mistakes on the application. If your SSDI claim was denied, don’t give up! This…
DetailsThere are so many government programs, it can be hard to keep them all straight. When they use abbreviations or acronyms, it’s even harder. For example, what are SSA, SSDI, and SSI? You may have to search online or call a government office to learn more about benefits. Maybe you or a loved one can’t…
DetailsSometimes a work-related injury leads to disability. Millie suffered from chronic pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by her years of working in a factory. Her COPD was so bad she could no longer work. Left with no income, she started looking into disability benefits. She learned she might be able to get workers’ comp and SSDI.…
DetailsThe Social Security Administration (SSA) is part of the United States government. You probably already know that, though. The agency was created when President Franklin D. Roosevelt was in office in 1935. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are only two of the programs administered by the SSA. The programs are…
DetailsSkin conditions may seem like no big deal to some people. However, dermatitis and other serious skin conditions can be life changing. But can dermatitis prevent someone from working? And can it qualify as a disability under Social Security Disability Insurance requirements? A Common Skin Condition Yes, dermatitis and eczema strike roughly 18 million adults.…
DetailsJesse knew it was time to stop working at the construction site when every day became more painful. He tried to find other work that was less strenuous but had no luck. As he planned to quit his job, he worried about how to support his family. A friend reminded him about Social Security Disability…
DetailsOver the years, Walter’s back problems had gone from a nuisance that he treated with over-the-counter pain killers to a disability that prevented him from working. Losing the ability to support his family was devastating. Walter and his family needed to find a new means of support. The Social Security Administration offers disability benefits. But,…
DetailsBeing unable to work is really difficult for some people. It can be distressing, even when they understand their medical condition prevents them from working. However, some people begin to improve after being disabled for a time. They may be eager to return to work, but afraid they will fail. Even worse, they may fear…
DetailsDisabilities are disruptive. If you have a disability, it may affect your ability to work, but also may limit your day-to-day routines. For example, Ben’s arthritis had progress to the point where he could no longer work his construction job. In addition, he was dismayed to notice that he was having more and more trouble…
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