If you have been injured in a workplace accident or have developed a condition as a result of your job, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. This type of benefit allows people who are unable to work due to an injury or condition to make ends...
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When may MS qualify for disability benefits?
A chronic medical condition such as multiple sclerosis may prevent you from working. As reported by Medical News Today, if your doctor expects an impairment to last for at least one year, you may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. The Social Security...
Avoid these common missteps when applying for SSDI
When you can no longer able to work due to a disability, you may want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) only approves about 36% of claims, according to CNBC. Often, applicant...
What should I know about the Compassionate Allowances program?
It can be a scary time if your adult child has suddenly come down with a condition that has resulted in a serious disability, particularly if you do not earn enough to pay for your child’s treatment and other needs. This is where Social Security Disability Insurance...
What to expect before your SSI appeal hearing?
If you receive an SSI denial, you may feel helpless. Fortunately, according to the SSA, you can appeal the decision. When you appeal, you will have a new hearing scheduled. Before your hearing, you may have questions about the process. Will you appear before a judge?...
Do SSDI recipients receive cost-of-living increases?
Inflation is an economic phenomenon that happens when the prices of goods and services rise. Because prices are at a 13-year high, you may find your Social Security Disability Insurance benefits do not cover the soaring costs of food, rent, utilities and other...
Reviewing the size of the SSD program
If you receive disability benefits, or if you need assistance following a recent incident that left you unable to work, it is helpful to go over statistical data on the Social Security Disability program. This massive program helps many disabled people across the...
SSDI applications: How long can you expect to wait for benefits?
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...