Many people will work on your Social Security Disability Insurance Claim. Social Security Administration staff review your application and approve or deny your claim. Vocational experts may provide a decision on your ability to work. Your medical providers also have a lot to do with your SSDI claim. Provide Medical Records To be approved for…
Bills have been piling up for months. Medical treatment is expensive, and your income stopped the day you could no longer work. It’s a relief, learning your disability claim has been approved. But you may be left wondering when and how you will receive your Social Security Disability Insurance payments. The Application Process People applying…
Mark was devastated by his liver cancer diagnosis. The treatments were hard on him, his family – and his ability to earn a living. As he explored options for disability benefits, he wondered how long a disability claim could take from start to finish. Getting Started Applications are usually approved or denied 30 to 90…
Sometimes children can qualify for disability benefits. For example, a young man named Randy S. has been deaf since birth. Now age 6, he needs therapy and special equipment to function at school and home. He and his family survive on a very low income. They need help to handle his autism. Another child, Angela…
It’s a basic need – the desire for our families to live well even after we are gone. Someone on fixed government benefits may be especially concerned. Social Security Disability Insurance does provide for spouses and children of a recipient who passes away. Basic Survivor Benefits The number of work credits needed depends on how…
Marla called a disability attorney recently. Unable to work because of fibromyalgia, her finances were in bad shape. She needed help and she needed it now. You can imagine her distress. Marla had just opened a letter from the Social Security Administration and learned her claim had been denied. She was left wondering what her…
Government regulations are usually complicated. The application process may be frustrating, with many forms to fill out. Understanding some of the terms and words used can make the whole process easier. For example, you need to understand what a work credit is apply for Social Security Disability. The Basics of Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits…
Maria and Tom’s finances were devastated when Maria could no longer work due to her disability. They applied for Social Security Disability Insurance to partially cover her former income. When Maria received an SSDI denial notice, though, they wondered, “What now?” SSDI Denial Process Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may be denied for a number…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments provide financial relief to people unable to work due to a disability. However, sometimes SSDI is not enough. SSDI recipients may wonder if they can accept other benefits in addition to their SSDI payments. It is possible to receive other benefits. However, in some cases, SSDI may be reduced…
Some conditions are hard to talk about. People may find it easier to tell friends and family they have a spinal injury or lupus than a psychological condition. But almost 20 percent of people in the United States suffer from some form of mental illness. According to the Social Security Administration, nearly one third of…
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