Countless Americans have diabetes. And for some, the condition is so severe that it leaves them unable to work. Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2, if you find that your diabetes makes it extremely difficult for you to do your job, you could qualify for Social Security...
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Is depression making it harder to work? You may qualify for SSDI
Feeling sad from time to time is normal. Difficult emotions are part of the human experience. However, when your feelings of sadness and hopelessness last for more than a few weeks, it may be a sign you’re suffering from depression. Depression is one of the most...
How can my child qualify for SSI benefits?
As a parent, you strive for your children to become independent adults. However, if you have a child who suffers from a severe physical or mental impairment, achieving full autonomy may be out of reach for them. If so, you may worry about how you will support your...
The “Can you do any type of work?” question
Perhaps you’re a 20-something worker who becomes disabled and is now applying for Social Security Disability benefits. What will be the outcome of your SSD claim? Same question asked again, but with this twist: What if you are a member of the 50-plus demographic going...
Does any disability qualify me for disability benefits?
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 4 U.S. adults has some form of disability impacting their lives. However, simply having a “disability” does not necessarily mean that a person is eligible for disability benefits. What is a disability? Per the...
Is my Social Security Disability claim going to be denied?
Disability denials are nearly unavoidable. According to publicly available statistics, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies 67% of applications, but claims denials are not final. The claims appeals process is one that nearly every person applying for social...
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...
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...
What information do I need when applying for disability benefits?
Social Security disability benefits help people unable to work cover daily expenses, medical care, and other essentials. Applying for benefits requires many steps, and it is important for applicants to be fully prepared for the process. This disability...
Are you qualified for Social Security Disability benefits?
As a Pennsylvanian resident who is facing the possible need for financial medical aid, you may be wondering if your particular situation, illness, disability or injury qualifies you for Social Security Disability benefits. Though these benefits can be a big help to...
