Philadelphia Social Security Disability Law Blog
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...
How do traumatic brain injuries change your life?
Pennsylvania residents with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) face many life changes. A victim often takes years to return to what they feel is "normal". Often, there is no full recovery to the point a victim was at before their accident. TBIs affect the victim in many...
Social Security benefits for the blind
Sudden blindness from disease or injury is devastating to you and your loved ones. You have many questions. You need many answers - and you need them fast. The Social Security Administration offers benefits for the blind through two programs. Understanding the...
