When you first file for disability benefits, you will need to choose an alleged onset date.Typically, this is the date that you stopped working due to a medical condition. If the Social Security Administration issues a favorable decision in your case, your back...
Month: February 2017
Calculating Disability Back Pay
Whether you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), benefits are paid out monthly, and you may be entitled to a substantial amount of back pay based your application date and the date you are found to be...
You may qualify for assistance for bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder can be a challenge to live with. The severe mood swings it causes make it more difficult to learn, work and live a normal life. The Social Security Administration does recognize the severity of this condition and offers financial benefits to those who...
What if I Miss My Disability Hearing?
If you have had to appeal your disability application to the hearing level, you should receive a notice of when and where your hearing will take place about two months beforehand.Your attorneys will also contact you to remind you of this date.But problems can arise...
Obtaining Disability Benefits For a Closed Period
Many claimants think they can only obtain disability benefits if they are permanently disabled.This is only partially true, however. Whether you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, you may be eligible to apply for a...
Injured At Work?
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