Can an attorney speed up your Social Security Disability claim?
Will hiring an attorney to help with your Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim speed things up? Not one bit. The sobering reality is that it can take months to get through the initial claims process. For most people, that...
Social Security makes headway on backlog
Did the Social Security Administration uncover a secret that will help the agency process its backlog of claims a bit faster? Many government workers have been obliged to work from home lately out of safety concerns -- and that's having a positive effect on...
Can you get SSD for neuropathy?
"Neuropathy" is a broad term that describes a malfunction in someone's central nervous system. While it can affect almost any part of the body, most sufferers experience some form of peripheral neuropathy in their hands, fingers, feet and toes. Can that be disabling?...
Why neuropsychological testing can help your SSD claim
When you suffer from any kind of condition that affects your mental health, it isn't uncommon to struggle with your executive functions. You may find it very difficult to maintain your focus on the tasks in front of you, organize yourself, learn new things or adapt to...
Should you just retire instead of filing for disability benefits?
If you're 62-years-old or older and have a medical condition that now stops you from working, you may be wondering about Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Filing for disability benefits makes sense -- but it also seems like a lot of work. Should you just file...
How do you keep your Social Security Disability claim on track?
It's no secret that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a massive backlog of disability claims waiting to be reviewed and claimants waiting their turn in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ) for a hearing. Every year, thousands die while waiting to have...
Use these 4 tips to improve your odds of a successful SSDI claim
The vast majority of Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are denied during their initial applications and on the first round of appeals, which forces many genuinely disabled people to endure long months of waiting before they can actually plead their case in...
What are the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can affect almost anybody who has suffered through a significant, traumatic or life-threatening event. Whether you're the direct victim of physical abuse or a first-responder who has witnessed some horrific accidents, you may...
Is mental illness really a disabling condition?
One of the cruelest remarks made about the Social Security Disability (SSDI) program in recent history was a senator's comment that "over half the people on disability are either anxious or their back hurts."Statements like that do a great deal of harm to the public...
How do you prove you can’t do sedentary work?
It takes quite a bit of convincing before the Social Security Administration (SSA) will agree that someone is disabled and unable to earn a living. For most disability applicants, the biggest hurdle is getting past the question about whether or not they're capable of...
