Whether injured from an unexpected accident at work or developed a chronic condition after performing years of repetitive occupational tasks, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. These benefits can help you make ends meet while you are unable...
Are SSDI benefits available for early-onset Alzheimer’s?
When you think about dementia and Alzheimer's disease, you may contemplate a neurological condition that afflicts older individuals. While these conditions are more common with the elderly, they can develop in those as young as 30. Early-onset Alzheimer's, which...
Be specific when describing your job history
If you have suffered an injury or illness that makes it impossible to work, applying for Social Security Disability is an option. Since it is possible that the Social Security Administration will deny your application, you should avoid mistakes in your application...
How can patients with fibromyalgia seek disability?
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...
Medical records are an essential addition to your SSD application
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....
Can I get both SSD and SSDI?
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...
Understanding the difference between SSI and SSDI
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...
Taking a look at statistics on SSD benefits
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...
Which mental illnesses qualify for disabiliy benefits?
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....
SSDI benefits for military veterans
In addition to the benefits they receive through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, military veterans may also have eligibility for assistance through the Social Security Administration. Due to their service, military service members and veterans may suffer...
