If you are disabled and unable to work, you will need money to support yourself until you are back on your feet again. For some Philadelphia residents, these benefits may last for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, though, the application process is not always easy. Even people with seemingly obvious disabilities have had their claims denied. If you want to file a claim for benefits with the Social Security Administration, then you will need to provide adequate evidence to prove your condition and how it renders you unable to work.
What disability evidence do I need for my benefits claim?
What are compassionate allowances?
No matter how old you are, you can suffer an injury or illness that impacts your future and keeps you from doing your job. Many people in this position depend on Social Security Disability benefits to support themselves if they are unable to work. We often hear stories about how claims for SSD benefits take a long time to process and often get denied. Fortunately, there is one way to speed up the process for applicants with severe medical conditions.
Trump's proposed budget cuts SSDI program
In the United States, close to nine million workers currently depend on Social Security Disability Insurance to financially support them after they suffer a long-term injury or illness. These benefits not only support the workers themselves, but also their dependents, making for a total of nearly 11 million people relying on SSDI. According to TIME, many people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are likely to be injured as a result of manual labor performed in more rural areas.
