Philadelphia Social Security Disability Law Blog
The main reasons the government denies Social Security benefits
Nearly two-thirds of the first-time applicants for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits receive rejection notices. Those denials especially sting for the people who need the money to support their families due to their inability to work. For some reason, it is a...
Could you receive disability benefits for arthritis?
Studies have shown that as many as 40% of adults will suffer arthritis during their lifetime. This disease can cause pain and swelling that makes it difficult for patients to maintain the daily requirements of their job. Arthritis of the hands can make it difficult to...
How does age affect a Social Security Disability Insurance claim?
Many people hold the perception that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is only for older Americans. That’s not true. Anyone age 18-64 can apply for – and potentially secure – SSDI benefits. Age, however, is a factor the Social Security Administration (SSA)...
An SSDI denial is not a reason to panic
Everybody who applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits does so because they need the help. After years of working and paying into the program, it should be there for those who fall into difficult times. Yet it is not uncommon for applicants to...
Which mental disorders may qualify someone for SSDI?
Mental health disorders are a common occurrence across the country. About one in every five U.S. adults – that’s 43 million people – suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. And about 10 million cope with “serious functional impairment” as a result of their...
Appealing a Social Security Disability denial
Applying for disability benefits can be highly stressful, and receiving a denial can feel like a crushing defeat. If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denied your application for Social Security Disability benefits, however, you are not alone. The SSA reports...
Applying for SSDI benefits in 2020
Individuals seeking to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance benefits must prove that an injury or illness prevents them from working. An applicant may not qualify for benefits if he or she cannot prove that a condition resulted in an inability to perform normal...
Mental illness and Social Security Disability Insurance
Whether you have a mental illness that began in adulthood, such as major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, or you have lived with a mental health condition your entire life, you may be currently unable to work. Your household may be struggling to afford...
Filing for SSD and time limits
When it comes to applying for Social Security Disability, there are many stressors and people have a lot of questions. From determining whether or not one is eligible to gathering paperwork and getting ready for a hearing, there are a lot of tasks that people take on...
Proposed rule may affect SSDI qualifications for Americans
The United States government set up disability payments in 1956 for people who are unable to work full time. A proposed regulation seeks to redefine full-time work as 30 hours per week, as opposed to the usual 40, to determine if someone qualifies as disabled and may...
