Social Security Disability

If you live in the United States, you have a one in four chance of becoming disabled by the time you turn 67. Since earning an income is essential to survive, the loss of it can be devastating to you and your family. That’s where Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)…

When you file a claim to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, one of the things you must prove is that, because of an accident or condition, you are considered disabled and no longer capable of doing any meaningful the work. Therefore, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will need to…

Conditions being what they are in present-day America, we do not often hear of situations where age as a determining factor is a positive thing. In the case of Social Security Disability, age can actually be a good thing. Because the Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to recognize your lifetime…

If you are disabled and apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, a doctor’s opinion about your disability is just an opinion. It does carry some weight, but it is not the defining factor in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability decision. Your doctor’s medical evidence can be used to…

By the time people apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, they are probably feeling some financial pressure. The wait time to start to receive those benefits, pending an approved claim, can be difficult. So, when it comes time to submit your claim, pay special attention to your onset date…

SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance, and it is an insurance program paid for by payroll taxes. In order to qualify for SSDI payments if you become disabled, you have to earn a certain number of working credits. Credits are determined by how much money you make; for example,…

If you become unable to work because of an injury or disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. It can, however, be difficult to qualify for benefits, so some people end up applying for private disability insurance. Before you spend more money than you have to, talk…

In the past, we have discussed refraining from advertising too much of your life on social media because it may paint the wrong picture for the Social Security Administration in assessing your SSD claim. It is equally important that you think twice before posting if you are the plaintiff in…

If you suffer from a physical or mental condition that impairs your ability to work full-time, you may be able to file a successful social security disability claim through the Social Security Administration. There are two kinds of benefits: 1) social security disability insurance (SSDI); and 2) supplemental security income…

As previously noted, the Social Security Administration is considering using claimants’ social media profiles as a way to determine true disability. That is a terrible idea, for a number of reasons. In its budget request to Congress last year, SSA said it was considering using social media more frequently when…