A 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…
DetailsMartha has suffered from fibromyalgia for several years. When she finally accepted the fact she could no longer work, she applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. She and her attorney worked through the application process together. Now, they appeared at her SSDI hearing. Martha was surprised to see someone called a vocational expert in…
DetailsMany people who are unable to work qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. If you suffer from a condition or injury that prevents you from working, you may be wondering, “How long do I have to be disabled to get SSDI?” The Easy Answer Social Security Disability benefits don’t pay out until the 6th…
DetailsThe Social Security Administration (SSA) assesses an applicant’s ability to work in several ways. Often, they are looking for the “Residual Functional Capacity.” Also referred to as RFC, an applicant’s residual functional capacity shows how much the worker can do considering their disability. The SSA typically requires that a residual functional capacity questionnaire is submitted.…
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