Social Security disability benefits can be important for Indiana residents who are suffering from an injury, illness or condition that hinders their ability to work. However, getting benefits is not always a simple matter of applying and being approved. Many cases are...
Philadelphia Social Security Disability Law Blog
Information about the disability application appeals process
Indiana residents who are attempting to get Social Security Disability benefits may have their initial applications denied. If an application is denied, an applicant effectively has 65 days to appeal the decision to deny benefits. An individual can choose to file...
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...
A cancer diagnosis may qualify for social security disability
When you receive a cancer diagnosis, there can be a million questions that run through your mind. The last thing you should have to worry about is how you will continue to manage working while you are battling cancer. We understand what types of cancer immediately...
SSD for an adult disabled child or grandchild
For a family with a child who is born with a disability or becomes disabled, the need to secure proper care and financial assistance can be immense. The types of benefits available to families in these situations often change when a child turns 18 and becomes a legal...