Living with back pain is a reality for many Americans. In fact, it is estimated that as much as 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Although many are fortunate to recover, others will experience chronic pain that limits their ability to…

Whether there are limits on the amount of money you can have in a savings account and remain eligible for disability benefits through Social Security depends on which kinds of benefits you receive. As long as you have a qualifying disability under the law, your prior work history determines your…

Among the many things that Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates when determining whether you qualify for disability benefits, the level of skill required in your last job is one of the most important factors. SSA will look to see if there is less demanding work you can do and will,…

Although disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA) are subject to federal taxation, most recipients do not pay taxes on them. The beneficiaries who do pay taxes likely do so because they have other substantial income in addition to their SSDI benefits, such as dividends and interest. Taxation depends on…

Systematic lupus erythematosus, more commonly referred to just as “lupus,” is an autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the human body. The disease affects approximately 5 million people across the world. Severe cases of lupus can be, at best, disabling and, at worst, fatal. Lupus is a disabling…

According to a recent study conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 14.4 million Americans suffer from alcoholism. Up until 1996, you could qualify for disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA) if you were an alcoholic. Since then, you have to demonstrate that your alcoholism created…

Although in-person hearings as part of your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims have stopped due to COVID-19, Social Security Administration (SSA) has worked hard to provide you with other options. If you missed the deadline to file your request for hearing, SSA will mail…

If you are the self-employed owner of a small business, you still pay into Social Security. You must pay both the employee and employer portions of Social Security taxes, but instead of withholding Social Security taxes from each paycheck, you will pay it all when you file your annual federal…