When facing a disabling condition, navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability benefits can be a daunting task. There are specific criteria one must meet to qualify for SSD. Sufficient work credits One primary criterion for eligibility is having...
Social Security Disability
Appealing a denied SSDI claim
When the U.S. Social Security Administration denies your application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, it is important to comprehend the reasons behind the denial. Understanding the basis for your denial is the first step in the appeals process....
What eye problems qualify for SSDI benefits?
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program grants financial aid to people with visual issues. If you suffer from blindness or low vision, you may qualify for SSDI benefits. However, you must meet particular Social Security Administration (SSA)...
What will happen at your Social Security disability hearing?
Making an application for disability benefits can be an arduous and difficult process. There are a number of steps that need to be taken in order for a claim to be processed and resolved. It can feel like the end of the line if you’ve been denied at both the initial...
How does your age impact your SSDI benefits?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals who cannot work due to a disability. While SSDI benefits eligibility is based on various factors, including the severity of the disability and the...
Can you get SSDI when you don’t have many medical records?
If you’ve developed a condition that keeps you from working, you may be encouraged by your friends, families and co-workers to file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. These benefits are meant to be a lifeline for the disabled. You’re worried, however,...
Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits
If you have spent significant time working for a living but you are now too injured or ill to continue working in a full-time capacity, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Applying for SSDI benefits is a notoriously...
What are compassionate allowances for disability?
People who become disabled due to a medical condition or injury that’s expected to last at least 12 months may opt to file a claim for disability payments through the Social Security Administration. One issue that people face is that the application process is very...
Why is it harder to get SSD with invisible disabilities?
Many classifications of medical illnesses and disabilities help determine if someone is considered disabled in the eyes of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Losing a limb, blindness and skin diseases are all disabilities that might qualify someone for Social...
Do mental disorders qualify for SSD benefits?
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be life-changing for an individual who is unable to work following a long-term illness or a disability. Those monthly payments can mean the difference between feeding and sheltering your family and a life of destitution. ...