To claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must prove your condition will prevent you from working for at least twelve months. Few people can afford to go a year without earning, and some may not live for that much longer, so if you need to claim,...
Spinal injuries or conditions can be debilitating, causing severe pain and restricting your ability to carry out everyday tasks or work. If you suffer from one, you might look to claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Will it be straightforward? Are you...
Accidents happen all the time, and a broken limb is certainly no joke. Depending on the situation, you could be completely unable to work for months because of a broken arm or leg. So, why can’t you get Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits during that time? It...
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system is a helpful program designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. Overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA), SSDI offers benefits to eligible...
Everybody gets anxious now and then, and even mild anxiety can be frustrating and distracting. Life with an actual anxiety disorder, however, can be downright brutal. When anxiety is pervasive, it can affect every aspect of your life, including your ability to keep a...
One complication that people sometimes run into when applying for Social Security Disability benefits is that they disagree with the Social Security Administration about whether or not they are actually disabled. After all, the SSA has a very strict definition of...
If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you are currently unable to work. So, unless you happen to be incredibly wealthy, the sooner the Social Security Administration (SSA) processes your application, the better. Not only will an approval...
When injuries or illnesses impact someone’s ability to work, such challenges can greatly harm their standard of living. In some cases, people who have been seriously injured or who have developed an illness may be able to apply for Social Security Disability benefits...
The standard established for total disability by the Social Security Administration (SSA) is quite strict. An individual typically has to be incapable of engaging in any sort of gainful employment. In other words, a white-collar professional acclimated to a six-figure...
Many Oklahomans who had few educational opportunities growing up earn a living in physically demanding jobs like coal mining. Such jobs can provide for a family but take a physical toll. Years of heavy labor can leave you with painful disabilities that severely limit...