Mistakes to avoid when preparing and filing an SSDI claim

When something happens and you can no longer work due to a disability, filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can provide vital financial support. The Social Security Administration (SSA) takes careful consideration of each SSDI claim to better ensure that individuals with legitimate disabilities receive the support they need. This means numerous applications…

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How often does Social Security re-evaluate disability?

It’s not easy to get your Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application approved – but you did it. Your benefits have finally started. Now, you’re just wondering how long you can keep them. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a very strict definition of disability, and it periodically re-evaluates the…

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Many mental disorders qualify for SSDI

When seeking Social Security disability benefits, it is very common to have a physical disability. Mobility issues are some of the most common in the United States, for example. Someone who has suffered a spinal cord injury may have lost all mobility below that injury site, so it is clearly impossible for them to…

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Why must you follow your doctor’s orders if claiming SSDI?

A medical report from a doctor will play a vital role in securing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). In fact, you’ll probably need reports from several. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will base its decision on the medical evidence you present. So, the last thing you want to do is go against the medical…

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Are some SSDI applications given preference?

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, you’ll be keen to see your payments…

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