The Compassionate Allowances Initiative (CAL) is a program by the Social Security Administration aimed at helping quickly identify diseases and medical conditions that meet the SSA’s standards for disability benefits. This initiative may help the SSA identify your case faster, potentially speeding up the approval process for your claim if you have a severe…
Almost everyone has some kind of digital footprint. From LinkedIn accounts that spotlight your career trajectory to Facebook and Instagram accounts, social media is a big part of life in the 21st century. But if you have filed or plan to file an SSDI claim, you might want to lock down your social media…
All of the prevailing medical science indicates the same thing: Drug addiction and alcoholism are diseases, not character flaws – but you cannot get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for them. There are some significant misunderstandings about the way that drug and alcohol addiction are treated by the…
No one wants to imagine being struck down by illness or injury that compromises their livelihood. However, it’s an unfortunate reality for many Americans, most of whom get overwhelmed by medical bills when their regular income disappears. Thankfully, disability insurance can be a financial lifeline for many individuals in such situations. Individuals whose disabilities…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are available for a wide range of conditions, including bipolar disorder – but there are caveats. The highs and lows of bipolar disorder aren’t like the normal ups and downs that most people experience in their moods – and it can still be debilitating. For the Social Security…