If you want someone else to handle — or help handle — your application to get Social Security benefits, then there is some good news. The person applying does not have to prepare everything alone. You should typically be able to get the type and amount of help you...
Widows and widowers are unique survivors in the context of Social Security. This article will look at some of the ways that you might collect benefits if you had recently lost a spouse. Remember that this system is for workers. Your spouse must have worked and...
Veteran Administration (VA) benefits provide medical services to retired soldiers. Like many benefit programs, applicants must prove injury causation and medical need for coverage. The VA now makes it easier for veterans to receive medical care by recognizing...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance is a stressful and, oftentimes, long process. However, there are certain things that you can do which will help your application through the process. Keep in mind that there is no magic spell. It is not unusual for an...
The spinal cord controls a person's sensations and motor skills. Damage to it has serious ramifications. This damage may be from an accident or genetic disorder. People might experience physical or neurological effects in their daily life. It may even leave people...
Receiving a denial for SSI may feel like the end of the road, but it is far from that, actually. You can still appeal the decision. However, it is important to go into the process of understanding as much as possible and preparing for the situation properly. Appearing...
Not every Ohio resident who needs and applies for Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social Security Administration winds up receiving them. These benefits seek to help certain individuals who have serious, debilitating disabilities that are unlikely...
If a disability such as blindness makes it hard to earn a living, Social Security may provide you assistance through its Supplemental Security Income program. To successfully apply for SSI, you must show that you do not have an excess of resources that could...
A minor who depends on a caregiver for support is adversely impacted if that person becomes disabled. The family may have difficulty paying for food, housing or other basic needs. Children of a disabled person can apply to get disability benefits based on their...
The Social Security Administration will always send you a notice informing you of their decision to suspend your benefits. However, the removal of your social security disability benefits can surprise you if you were not anticipating them ending. What you might not...
