Maybe you’ve been on disability for a while and now you feel better. Maybe you’re bored or, more importantly, feel like you need to earn more by going back to work. Can you return to work while on disability? You may be surprised to learn that, yes, you can. Let’s look at some things you…
Burns can range from minor to life-threatening. Simply burning yourself while you grill hamburgers is unlikely to be considered a disability. However, serious injuries can occur from chemical exposure, extreme heat, and electrical shocks. Are burns a disability in the eyes of the Social Security Administration (SSA)? Maybe. Let’s explore how the SSA assesses people…
Nathan was shocked to receive a notice denying his application for disability benefits. He knew his arthritis made it impossible for him to continue working at the construction site and couldn’t believe the folks at the Social Security Administration did not see it his way. Nathan decided to appeal. When a vocational expert appeared at…
Mountain climbing was Rick’s passion – right up until the time he fell over a cliff. His left arm was shattered, along with other injuries. Rick was unable to return to his dental practice until his bones healed and therapy fully restored his arm’s function. He wondered whether his broken arm would be covered by…
Luisa knew that chemotherapy would be difficult. She had no idea how hard it would be to continue working while she received aggressive treatment for her adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Her prognosis was poor. Shortly after treatment started, she took time to consider whether she was eligible for disability benefits. Luisa learned about SSDI Compassionate Allowance…
Adam was exhausted. Not only was he suffering from a serious illness that prevented him from working, but he had also been battling with the Social Security Administration for months. His initial claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits had been denied, so he appealed. Denied at each stage of the appeal process, Adam…
The Internet and cell phones have opened communication up in a big way. Unfortunately, widespread access can lead to widespread scams that lead to identity theft. Sometimes identity theft begins with a simple phone call or email. Predators even may target vulnerable people who have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Read on…
Finding the right government benefit programs takes time. The requirements vary from program to program, and there’s a lot of information to understand quickly. When someone needs help now, learning the application process can take six months or more can be devastating. Emergency payments may be available through programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but…
Applying for government benefits can be complicated, frustrating, and, yes, even a little scary. Your application must be complete, and you need to provide supporting evidence. However, when you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income, there’s another step: your disability interview. Understanding what will happen at a disability interview may…
Trying to breathe was a daily struggle for Felix. His childhood asthma continued to worsen as he aged, especially since he worked outdoors as a construction worker. It was the only work he knew. In the beginning, he could control his asthma and complete all his job duties. Now, though, he was left asking himself,…
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