SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

It's a week before your Social Security Disability hearing - what do you do now? How do you prepare? To help put your nerves at ease, there are several pieces of advice to help you navigate the days prior to your hearing to ensure it runs smoothly and you do not come...

You're getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) but you're also thinking about going back to work if possible. You'd like to. Unfortunately, you heard that even trying to work again means you'll instantly lose your access to Medicaid or Medicare.The Social...

While President Trump has publicly said he opposes any cuts to Social Security, his proposed 2021 budget actually trims an estimated $45 billion from Social Security's disability program, and some estimates said the final amount could even by higher than that. The...

Most disability applications are approved after a hearing with an administrative law judge.Social Security will attempt to get you a hearing as close to your home as possible. Typically, the agency will find a hearing site within an hour's drive of where you live.To...

Shortly after an individual applies for Social Security Disability benefits, an individual will be asked to fill out several forms and other paperwork. While it is easy to rush through these forms and paperwork, filling out the work history report is very important in...

You have a disability. You applied for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, and you got them. However, you think you may be able to return to work. You're just not sure.You would like to work, but you don't want to throw away your benefits, work for a...

When an individual applies for Social Security Disability Benefits, all medical records during the relevant time period of disability must be requested and submitted. Along with mandatory medical records, an individual may request their treating doctor or health...

Recipients of disability benefits are occasionally subjected to what are known as Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) to determine whether or not they are still disabled and entitled to disability benefits pursuant to the Social Security Act. These reviews are...

If you or someone you know is suffering from the debilitating effects of sickle cell anemia, there is a possibility of obtaining disability benefits.According to the Mayo Clinic, sickle cell anemia is part of a group of disorders known as sickle cell disease. It is an...

As 2020 began, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana.Could that affect your disability claim? Well, like many things in Social Security disability law, the answer is "it depends."First, it's important to remember that though...

In recent works, the Trump administration has received substantial valid criticism for a proposed rule that could end benefits for many older workers receiving disability benefits by requiring more regular disability reviews. However, an even stricter rule change that...

According to the Mayo Clinic, trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Mild stimulation to the face, such as brushing your teeth or putting on make-up may trigger a jolt...

Although some applications for disability are approved based on their initial application and medical records, most individuals who are approved for benefits will ultimately need to appear before an Administrative Law Judge. The Administrative Law Judge that hears...

It is nearly impossible to live in the United States today without taking note of the extreme increase in the rate of obesity across the population. Today, over 39% of the adult population qualify as obese, as defined as a BMI of > 30. (This equates to a weight of...

Understanding the term "medical source" might seem self-explanatory, but Social Security Administration does not recognize every type of provider as an approved medical source (AMS) for the purpose of determining whether a claimant has disability. SSA has long...