SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

"How long will it take before I get my decision from the Judge?" is a question very frequently asked after a hearing. Unfortunately, there is no specific time frame in which an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is required to issue a formal written decision. The length...

In order to receive disability benefits an adult must suffer from a medically determinable impairment or combination of impairments that is severe enough to prevent them from engaging in work activity. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines a medically...

If you are found disabled under the Social Security Act, Supplemental Security Income benefits under Title XVI will typically pay you from your date of filing (provided you meet additional criteria for poverty), whereas Social Security Disability benefits under Title...

If you want to collect Social Security disability payments in Minnesota, you must first meet the earning requirements. Only if you meet them will you be able to collect, so it is very important to know what they are and the legal weight that they hold in this...

One thing that many people in Minnesota may not realize is that a divorce does not necessarily keep them from getting Social Security benefits through their ex. There are a few things that they have to confirm to qualify, but they may be able to pick up those payments...

If see Social Security Disability Insurance these days, you have probably seen stories about fraud or accusations that administrative law judges rubber stamp applications. It might be easy to get the impression that disability benefits are simply handed out to people...

The number of people receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration has been increasing for years. Since 2004, the number has risen 42 percent. The sharp rise in people receiving benefits created worry among lawmakers and those interested in...

Some people go their whole lives without becoming disabled. Some are disabled to the point that they must stop working. Still others face multiple disabilities during their lifetimes, causing frequent trips not only to the doctor, but also to the SSA office for...

In past entries on our Social Security Disability blog, we have written about the strong criticism of the SSDI program and shown how it is not an "incentive not to work," as certain Washington Post writers would call it, but a necessary program from many disabled...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a disease that affects the nerve cells of the spinal cord and brain, causing loss in coordination and muscle strength. As the disease progresses, individuals find it difficult to move and even...

In the last two blog posts, we discussed recent criticism of the Social Security Disability system. In this post, we will touch on one of the most common and perhaps most harmful statements people have been making about SSD: "Many Social Security Disability applicants...

The Social Security Administration is constantly working to update their "Listing of Impairments" / list of disorders eligible for Social Security Disability. This year, the SSA will ask for public comment (part of the approval process for such changes) on...

What healthcare resources will you have if you are on SSI or SSDI? If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), can you still receive Medicaid? How long does it take to get on Medicare after you apply for SSDI?In most situations, if you are eligible...

Last month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that there will be an independent review of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system.The Administrative Conference of the United States will conduct the review, focusing on approximately...

Those who suffer from depression know how debilitating the disease can be. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that depression can limit a person's ability to work. Those who suffer from depression and are thinking of applying for Social Security...