Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit offered to qualifying individuals who cannot work because of a disability. For people with serious vision conditions or blindness, the rules are slightly different. One reason is that these rules can help blind workers continue working. In this article, we will look at how SSDI treats vision…
DetailsSince earlier this year, we have faced a lot of upheaval due to the coronavirus public health emergency. The situation has become especially worrisome for people receiving needs-based government benefits. You may welcome the economic stimulus checks offered by the federal government, but worry that you will lose your benefits. In this article, we will…
DetailsTrying to file your own disability claim can become a real headache. Taylor discovered this as she attempted to submit a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The forms and supporting documents were a little confusing. The real problems occurred when she ran across terms that related to when her disability occurred. So,…
DetailsYou probably know someone who receives benefits from the government. After all, nearly 52 million people in the United States get some form of means-tested government assistance every month. One of these programs is called Supplemental Security Income, which may be unfamiliar to you. Let’s look at some surprising facts about Supplemental Security Income. #1. …
DetailsYou’re probably already worried – about your health and your financial situation. Being unable to work because of a disabling condition has to be one of the most stressful situations you could encounter. Then, applying for disability benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a nightmarish maze of instructions, regulations, and requirements. While…
DetailsJanet had been waiting for months. It was hard, especially since she was also dealing with a debilitating disease. She could not work, and her bills just kept piling up. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits were her best chance of survival. Then, she received a letter and learned that Social Security had denied her…
DetailsSome serious medical conditions are obvious from the start. Others develop over time. For example, your back might twinge every so often or ache after certain activities. Eventually, though, the pain intensifies. Suddenly, it’s happening every day, and it becomes impossible to work. At some point, your back pain may qualify for Social Security Disability…
DetailsSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly payments to people who cannot work because of a disability. However, some conditions that meet SSDI’s definition of disability can get better over time. If you are receiving SSDI, you may wonder what to do if you are no longer disabled. How will you handle SSDI and recovery…
DetailsPeople often classify jobs are ‘skilled’ or ‘unskilled.’ If you have filed for disability benefits, or you are thinking about it, someone may have told you whether your skills can ‘transfer’ or not. However, you have not been told how ‘transferable skills’ might affect your disability claim. As an example, we will consider how the…
DetailsQuestions about SSDI are common. After all, it is a government benefits program, and government programs are usually confusing. If you are wondering whether SSDI benefits could help you, you need to talk to a disability attorney as soon as possible. In fact, we can help answer your questions, submit your application, and generally help…
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