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 provide them with disability benefits to help them pay their bills and afford the basic…
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 actually is. It usually isn’t enough for a worker to show that they…
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 Administration (SSA). Finally, if you are one of the many applicants…
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 spinal cord injuries. In…
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 denial letter, you need to ask for…