SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

If you are unable to work and have a medical condition that is disabling, then you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. To begin, there are two basic types of Social Security Disability benefits someone may qualify for: 1) Social Security...

If you are unable to work and have a medical condition that is disabling, then you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. To begin, there are two basic types of Social Security Disability benefits someone may qualify for: 1) Social Security...

In any disability application, Social Security requires you to complete several forms. A form about medications, a form about medical treatment, a form about working….and then they ask you to do it more than once! Is this just another example of government...

You should receive Social Security disability benefits as long as you remain disabled. (Note: There are a few exceptions. Your benefits might stop if you return to work, have an improvement in your condition, or are incarcerated.) However, once you become eligible for...

Are Social Security Benefits Taxable? Some, but not all, people will have to pay taxes on their social security benefits. But NO ONE will pay tax on more than 85% of their Social Security Benefits, per IRS Rules. If you are filing a tax return as an individual single...

Social Security has different benefit programs which are only available in specific circumstances. Social Security Disability and Social Security Retirement are available benefits. To start, it is important to note that there are several eligibility requirements of...

An individual wishing to file for Social Security disability benefits has the option to do so themselves (this would be called “pro se”) or hire an attorney to represent them throughout the process. There are several reasons why hiring an attorney may be helpful to...

Moving can be exciting but simultaneously stressful. Your spouse may have landed a new job offer in another part of the country, and your family now has the opportunity to move out of state. While you may be looking forward to the adventure of exploring a new place,...

Workers’ compensation could reduce your SSDI payment. This is true for both types of workers’ compensation settlements: lump-sum and periodic payments. The general rule is that the combination of your SSDI and workers’ compensation payments cannot be more than 80...

The answer depends on what type of disability you receive – SSI or SSDI. The amount you can have in assets (like a savings or checking account) is limited with SSI. To get SSI, your countable resources must not be worth more than $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for...

If a medical condition diminishes your ability to make a living, you might feel somewhat overwhelmed by the changes in your life and wish to seek insight on your options. While you might be eligible for aid via Social Security Disability Insurance, filing a claim for...

Social Security has all your doctors’ records AND one of them even wrote a letter saying you are disabled….you’re all set! Right??? Maybe, but maybe not. Sometimes doctors’ records are helpful, sometimes they don’t have much information, and sometimes they hurt your...

Literally. Pound! Zing! Lightning flash! Turn off the lights, quiet the noise, lay down and hope it goes away. If you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, you CAN apply for disability benefits. But just like those headaches, the process can be painful,...

Following the conclusion of Social Security Disability hearing, majority of judges will take the case “under advisement.” What this means is the judge wants the opportunity to review your medical records as well as your testimony given at your hearing before they make...

In Social Security Disability the term “young individual” does not necessarily mean what many assume it to mean – young adults. Instead, the term young individual is used to include all individuals who are under the age of 50. This age category is important to note...