4 myths about Social Security disability benefits
Because many people applying for Social Security disability benefits are experiencing this system for the first time, it can be easy for them to make decisions based on hearsay. Believing these myths can make the application process more stressful or difficult. What...
Misconceptions associated with Social Security Disability claims
A disability can wreak havoc on your life, such as by impacting your ability to work. Should you find yourself in this position, it may be time to seek Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. While the process of applying is not as challenging as many people make...
Disabilities are more common than many people realize
If you have a disability that prevents you from working, don’t feel like you are alone. You absolutely are not. The truth is that people simply do not talk about disabilities all that often and they are actually more common than people realize. For instance, the...
SSI is a valuable resource for those who’ve never worked
Social Security is a critical social and financial safety net that helps protect individuals in the United States from poverty related to age or medical conditions. However, given that many people don't need Social Security benefits until they retire, there is plenty...
Understanding the ALJ hearing can help you ace it
If your request for reconsideration of a denied claim for Social Security Disability benefits is also denied, you may request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). The good news is that more than 60% of cases heard by ALJs result in approved claims. The...
Can you file for disability if you can still work part-time?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific rules and qualifications in place to ensure that only those with real need connect with federal disability benefits. Limits on assets, limits on income and specific requirements for the impact of medical conditions...
Top reasons why SSDI claims are denied
The statistic is intimidating: About 67% of all Social Security disability insurance claims (SSDI) are denied on the first application filed with the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, injured applicants should not get discouraged. And by all means, do not...
Can you receive disability for inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can affect more than just your stomach. It can cause painful lumps on your skin, or more specifically, on your lower legs called erythema nodosum, and sometimes lead to the development of ulcers. Individuals over 40 who have received...
How the home exclusion protects applicants for SSI benefits
In order to qualify for certain federal critical disability benefits, like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), individual applicants typically need to meet certain financial requirements along with having a qualifying medical condition. Their income must be below a...
What you should know about appealing an SSDI denial
Most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applicants do not get accepted at first. In fact, one study found just 35% of applications are initially allowed. This results in many individuals turning to the appeals process. While the Social Security Administration...
