Not everyone with a medical issue qualifies for disability benefits. Especially if someone needs Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the standard is relatively strict. Most workers have to prove that they are incapable of doing any work because of...
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People with anxiety disorders can qualify for SSD benefits
People often associate anxiety with nervousness. However, anxiety is more than that; it could limit your ability to do simple tasks, like talking to people. With this condition, you could feel restless and fall into a rabbit hole of negative thoughts, worsening your...
Can I go back to work while receiving my disability benefits?
Anyone can face tough times after sustaining a disabling injury or health condition, making their Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) a vital resource. If an injured worker cannot make a living while recovering, they can rely on benefit payments to help them...
How do I get SSD benefits after back surgery?
Pop! Crack! Snap! These are all fun sounds to hear when watching an action movie but not what we want to hear coming from our back. You likely have a lot of questions if those action-packed sounds signal a need for back surgery instead of a fun night out at the...
What is a vocational expert’s role at an SSD hearing?
Navigating the Social Security Disability (SSD) process can be challenging, no matter what your condition. Many people with perfectly valid claims ultimately find themselves at a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), hoping to overturn an SSD denial. At any...
On what grounds can your SSD claim be refused?
Thousands of Americans apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits each year. Unfortunately, most of these claims are denied. And this begs the question – why do seemingly clean SSD claims fall through the cracks? Social Security Disability benefits can be...
4 mental health illnesses that may qualify for SSDI
Mental illnesses can impact a person's ability to work and lead a fulfilling life. These conditions may qualify some individuals for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. 1. Depression Depression is a pervasive mood disorder. It affects millions of people...
What are your real odds of being approved for SSDI?
Have you been told that “everybody” gets denied the first time that they file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? This is a very common thing to hear, and it often causes a lot of people to delay filing. After all, when you’re already struggling...
What are compassionate allowances?
Compassionate allowances for applicants whose medical conditions are so severe that they meet Social Security's standards for disability. The Social Security Administration recognizes that certain conditions are inherently disabling and warrant quick approval to...
What happens if you refuse to go to a consultative exam?
If you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you may be asked to undergo one or more consultative examinations as part of your disability process. The Social Security Administration (SSA)...