The benefits available to Americans through the Social Security program vary depending on a person's situation. Most people know that they qualifiy for different Social Security benefits because of their workplace tax withholdings. From the first day that you get a...
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Many mental disorders manifest later in life
Those dealing with mental disorders that constitute disabilities may feel concerned that these disorders have not been present for their entire lives. They may wonder what they did to cause their disorder or how it could have been prevented. The truth is that they...
What symptoms do muscular dystrophy patients experience?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a chronic medical condition. It can significantly impact the everyday lives of those who have it. What is muscular dystrophy? There are actually several different varieties of muscular dystrophy. They all, however, cause patients to...
Will you receive back pay for denied SSDI benefits after a successful appeal?
You expected bureaucratic red tape and delays when you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process is notorious for taking a long time and requiring a lot of effort from those already struggling with a severe medical condition. What...
How do you handle a reconsideration appeal for SSDI benefits?
When you already have a debilitating medical condition that affects your quality of life, trying to jump through bureaucratic hoops to get benefits can drain your energy and stress you out. Managing a disability application or appeal on your own can lead to...
3 common mistakes that SSDI applicants make
No one really plans to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Usually, unfortunate circumstances are what result in someone needing benefits. A diagnosis with a degenerative condition, a car crash or even cancer might lead someone unable to...
Does my child qualify for Supplemental Security Income?
When most people think of disability benefits, they often think about qualifying for them as adults. One of the eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is that a person must hold a job long enough to make the necessary paycheck...
What you should expect to submit with your disability application
Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be scary. One of the biggest questions most applicants have is, "What do I need to send in with my application?" Here's what you need to know. Proving your eligibility for disability benefits To obtain either...
How soon should you build your Social Security Disability case?
If you’re no longer able to work or have been struggling with working because of an injury or illness, you may be wondering if you’ll be able to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. SSDI is an important safety net for people who can no longer work because...
Who can act as a representative payee for your SSI benefits?
Sometimes people who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from Social Security need help managing their money and spending it on the necessities for which it’s intended. If you're required to have a representative payee for your benefits, you...