After learning you are unable to work due to a disability, you may come in contact with a number of professionals. In this article, we will take a close look at three experts who are important to the success of your disability claim: vocational experts, medical providers, and disability lawyers. Vocational Experts Are Important to…
Some tasks are just easier if you understand what is about to transpire. Dealing with any government agency can be an exercise in frustration – but a necessary one. If you need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may struggle to submit a complete application. Learning that you then have…
People who are unable to work may receive disability benefits paid by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The two primary programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). At some point, an individual receiving SSDI may want to check out work incentives and the Ticket to Work program. The Ticket to…
After almost two years on disability, Mark was excited about returning to work. He was also a little afraid of what would happen if his disability returned after he started working. That’s what we will look at in this article. You may be surprised at some of the ways people on disability can be protected…
We might say that disability benefits are designed for people who can no longer work. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a different term for ‘work’: substantial gainful activity. If you have heard that term, you may have wondered what it is and why it matters. That’s what we will look at in this…
Angela is part of a group of over 30 million Americans. She has diabetes. So far, she has been able to keep her condition under control and has not suffered any major side effects. Still, she knows that diabetes is a serious health condition. What she may not realize is that both Type 1 and…
Not everyone qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. In fact, the application process can be difficult, with less than half of first-time application reaching approval. One important, yet misunderstood requirement involves your work history. Understanding how many work credits you need to qualify for SSDI is an important first step to applying for…
At the right age, an older person starts to receive Social Security retirement benefits. But the Social Security Administration (SSA) is not limited to this type of benefit. In fact, many adults of working age receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or both. What about the younger members of society?…
More people may have trouble hearing than you realize. About 15% of American adults have some difficulty hearing. Approximately 2 percent of adults age 45 to 55 have disabling hearing loss, but that rate increases to 8.5 percent for adults between ages 55 and 64. As you might expect, older adults are more likely to…
Mack burned some bridges, figuratively, before he found out he had bipolar disorder. His behavior during his manic phases alienated friends and employers. When he was depressed, he found himself completely unable to leave his house for any reason, even to go to work. After being diagnosed, Mack started on medication and therapy designed to…
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