If you're applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it probably has not slipped by you that it can be difficult to get. Many people are denied the first time they apply, because their documents are not in order or because of other issues. Fortunately,...
Month: April 2018
What is a Consultative Examination?
Soon after filing for disability benefits, it's not unusual to get a letter directing you to attend a consultative examination.Depending on the nature of your disability, the exams can be administered by a physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist. Often, a claimant...
Social Security Disability Widow/Widower Benefits
The sudden death of a spouse can be emotionally and financially devastating.It's even worse if you're disabled and unable to work when your spouse is gone.Many people are familiar with survivor benefits, which they can start collecting at age 60. However, a disabled...
Mental health conditions may qualify for Social Security benefits
Not all disabilities are obvious, and not all disabilities are physical. There are many mental disabilities that impact people in the United States. These individuals may not be able to work, just like someone with a physical impairment may be unable to work.It's...
Social Security wait times delay disability benefits
When there aren't enough people to help with Social Security claims, time becomes the enemy for victims who need benefits. It's tiring to know you deserve and need benefits but you have to wait time and time again for the process that could finally bring you relief. A...
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