You’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…
DetailsWhen thinking about disabilities, it’s unlikely that allergic contact dermatitis will come to mind. However, skin conditions might affect every aspect of a person’s life. Depending on their job, they may find it difficult or impossible to perform their job duties as expected. In this article, we will look at one common skin condition and…
DetailsJesse could no longer work and wanted to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). His chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had worsened to the point where he had to admit he could no longer work. But he still wondered, “How does Social Security know whether I’m disabled or not?” Frankly,…
DetailsAt age 52, Harry found himself unable to work because of debilitating arthritis. Sally’s son, Liam, was born with congenital birth defects. She finds it difficult to pay monthly expenses and cover his medical bills. Louis is semi-retired at age 65. He can still work a little, but not enough to support himself and his…
DetailsSometimes you have specific questions to ask a disability lawyer. You need answers from someone who knows! For example, your doctor may mention the term ‘light duty work’ to you. This term might seem challenging to define, especially if you are receiving disability benefits. Being cleared for ‘light duty work’ is an important distinction that…
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