The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)’s newest report indicates that the wait times applicants experience when filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits poses a significant burden on many. If you know anybody who has had to go through the disability application process or if you have started the process yourself, this probably…
You hope the time never comes, but there may be a point in your life when you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. While it’s nice to know that this system is available to you, there’s no guarantee that you’ll move through the process and begin to receive compensation in a timely manner. Fortunately,…
There’s nothing fun about chronic pain. Even though it may come and go at times, it’s enough to alter the way you live. And in the most serious of cases, it can impact your ability to do your job. Chronic pain can affect almost any part of the body, including but not limited to…
If you are about to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, you must fulfill certain requirements established by the Social Security Administration. For example, to qualify for benefits, you will have to provide “objective medical evidence” that confirms your disability. What exactly does this mean? Support for your claim By objective medical evidence, the SSA…
Disabilities take many different forms. Some are mental, some are physical. Some are temporary, while others are permanent. Understanding the makeup of disabilities in the United States — which are more common than many people realize — can be helpful when thinking about health care, financial concerns and other related issues. With that in…