Every working American pays into Social Security, but not everyone understands what their contributions do. People often only vaguely understand the basics of Social Security retirement and disability benefits. The same employment contributions fund both retirement...
Social Security Disability
How long do you have to work to claim SSDI benefits?
Adults with disabling medical conditions can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. When someone is unable to work for at least a year because of a significant and disabling medical condition, the Social Security Administration (SSA) can...
Will the “worn-out worker” rule apply to your SSDI claim?
Connecting with disability benefits after an injury or medical issues isn't always an easy process. Many factors influence the success of a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. One of the biggest concerns is how severe the injury or medical condition...
When should I contact an SSDI lawyer?
It isn't easy to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. First, you have to determine if your condition even qualifies. Then, you have to make sense of the paperwork and follow all of the bureaucratic steps required by the Social Security...
What are the SSDI time limits after an accident?
You get injured and you know that you can’t work. The injuries are just too severe. You know that you’re going to heal to some extent, but it’s unclear if that healing will ever be complete -- as is often the case with serious issues like traumatic brain injuries or...
Understanding the Social Security Disability Insurance appeals process
If you make a claim with the Social Security Administration for Social Security Disability Insurance, then there is a chance that your claim could be denied. If that happens, you do have an opportunity to appeal the decision made by the SSA. When you get a disability...
What to expect at a Social Security Disability appeal hearing
Unfortunately for disabled workers in and around Oklahoma City, the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejects most applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Getting approved on the initial application is not easy, and getting turned down does...
Many people need help with the Disability Report Form for SSDI
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notorious for taking a long time to process paperwork and forcing applicants to jump through bureaucratic hoops. Even those with severe or terminal illnesses may find that the SSA denies their initial application, making...
What are an SSDI applicant’s first steps after getting denied?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a relatively confusing benefit program. Most people don't know very much about SSDI, but the one thing they do know is that it is a difficult benefit to get. Stories of people with severe or even fatal medical conditions...
How can a journal help your Social Security Disability case?
If you are struggling with a new or worsening illness or disability, then you may be looking into seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability is not always the easiest benefit to get, because you need to prove that your condition fully...