SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

The Social Security disability process can be long and complicated. Because your claim can take several years to proceed to the hearing stage, it may be the case that you will relocate for family or other reasons during the pendency of your claim. If you relocate...

One of the key requirements of a successful disability claim is that an individual must suffer from an impairment that has lasted, or is expected to last, 12 consecutive months.The way to establish this is with regular treatment with medical providers, though...

Earlier this month, The New York Times ran an article detailing a proposal by the Trump administration to fund a program that would monitor the social media posts of individuals collecting Social Security disability payments.Details of the proposal are sparse at the...

Many claims for Social Security Disability benefits are denied at the initial application. While some individuals simply reapply for benefits by filing a new claim, your chances of winning are statistically greater if you continue with your original claim and appeal...

Even if Social Security Administration finds that you are disabled, they may deny a claim over evidence of failure to follow a medical provider's prescribed treatment under SSR 18-3p. Typically, this evidence consists of medical records where your providers note...

A car crash is always an unexpected event. If it renders one of the victims permanently disabled, it's even more unexpected. In some of these situations -- and depending on the nature and extent of the disability -- the problem could be a lifelong condition that...

As a disability hearing approaches, many claimants are surprised to find out that they have to establish disability before a certain date. Often, this date is just a few weeks or months prior to a hearing, and more often than not it's not even an issue. But in some...

The rise of ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have been a boon for many people seeking disability benefits. Claimants suffering from chronic conditions who can't hold down a steady job often find that they can work a few hours each week to get a little bit of...

The Social Security Administration is a vital aid to people with mental and physical disabilities. These individuals, if they are unable to have jobs and earn incomes, may be able to receive benefits to help them pay for their living expenses. In order to qualify for...

Through the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, applicants will be required to complete various forms to the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are forms that ask for information about medical treatment and providers. The SSA wants...

The United States Code of Federal Regulations contains an enumeration of disabling conditions and the clinical criteria that must be demonstrated for each condition. Satisfying these criteria should amount in an award of disability benefits. These impairments are...

To qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD), workers need to have earned what are called "work credits." These are proof that you have worked a sufficient amount and paid a sufficient amount into the Social Security system to receive disability benefits under the...

The year is almost over, which means that once again the Social Security Administration has announced an increase in benefits for disabled Americans.Those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which individuals pay into while working, will see their...

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is the name of a group of genetic disorders affecting roughly 1 in every 5,000 people globally. Symptoms can include stretchy skin and hypermobility of joints, resulting in joint pain and frequent dislocations. Abnormal scarring is another...

The onset date of your disability is important for determining how much you can receive in Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. That's because, once you qualify for benefits, you can receive "back pay" for benefits that you didn't receive when you first became...