If you have a disabled adult child, you know that coming up with a solid financial plan requires serious consideration. You want to make sure your child has the resources to meet basic needs without depleting your finances. You also need to do your best to provide for...
If you have fibromyalgia, you may suffer from symptoms of fatigue, pain and stiffness. According to WebMD, those with fibromyalgia may require disability because they do not have the capacity to work. If you have fibromyalgia and want to file for disability, you will...
An injury left you disabled and unable to earn a living. While you look into qualifications for receiving Supplemental Security Income, do not forget to learn which persons do not qualify for the program. That way, you know where and how to focus your energy on...
If you plan to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, remember that the Social Security Administration will want proof that you are unable to work. You can gather medical records from your physician or healthcare provider to accompany your SSD application....
After receiving a denial from the Social Security Administration for Social Security disability benefits, you have the right to seek additional review of your case. You may be able to get a reversal or reach some type of agreement on your case that is beneficial to...
The Social Security Administration runs both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, even though both of these programs serve disabled populations, they serve very different purposes and the qualifications are...
If you applied for Supplemental Security Income and received a denial, you may be wondering what your options are. The first thing to do is determine the reason for the denial. There are specific eligibility requirements that you must meet to get SSI benefits, and...
When Ohio residents have disabilities that keep them from making a living, they may apply for benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration. Many people in these circumstances consider applying for either Supplemental Security Income or Social Security...
If a serious disability prevents you from working, you need to explore all of your options. Every year, many people find themselves unable to work due to job-related accidents, motor vehicle collisions and a host of other reasons. People in this position often...
The Blue Book is the text in which the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses to determine which medical conditions qualify for disability benefits. Section 12 of the Blue Book outlines the specific mental disorders and circumstances under which claimants qualify....
