SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

Developing a serious illness or suffering a disabling injury can quickly turn a person’s life upside down, and the inability to work can set in quickly. While Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can often help qualifying individuals receive financial...

The idea of needing financial assistance from the government does not sit well with many people. Unfortunately, the idea of needing such help often comes with stigma, which could sometimes lead individuals who need Social Security Disability benefits to avoid...

Living with a disability can mean different things for different people. Some individuals may have a disability that affects their lives but that can be managed with certain accommodations, particularly in the workplace. Unfortunately, others may experience disabling...

A consultative examination is a medical or psychological exam that the Disability Determination Service (DDS) will request an individual undergo. A consultative exam essentially allows the individual applying for Social Security to provide more information and context...

Receiving financial benefits from the government can often help individuals ensure that their basic needs are met. If people have qualifying disabilities, they receive monthly payments from Social Security Disability Insurance. However, even if a person qualifies for...

Finding oneself in a situation where finances are tight due an inability to work can be more than troublesome. In some cases, a chronic condition or sudden disabling illness or injury can prevent a person from working and earning a steady income. In such cases,...

It is not unusual for some people to think that they should automatically qualify for certain government benefits. For instance, someone who suffers a serious injury and cannot work for a time may think that he or she should receive Social Security disability...

The Social Security Administration has a new interim commissioner. Earlier this month, President Biden fired Andrew Saul, who was appointed by President Trump in 2019 to a six-year term to oversee the agency. The position of Social Security commissioner doesn’t...

The toll that being unable to work takes on a person is often more than many abled-bodied individuals realize. In addition to commonly facing physical pain and mental stress, many disabled people cannot work and face financial hardships as well. While Social Security...

Though many people may think of arthritis as a condition that only affects elderly people, that is unfortunately not the case. Individuals of all ages could suffer from the effects of these joint-related conditions. In some instances, the pain and damage of arthritis...

Living on a low income can be particularly distressing for individuals who have a disability or who are in their elderly years. In some cases, people facing such circumstances may be able to apply for Supplemental Security Income that allows them to receive financial...

The last year has been difficult for most everybody. It has not been uncommon for individuals to have had to change the ways in which the handle many areas of their lives, including how they work. For people with disabilities who are unable to work, the situation may...

Backpay may be possible in both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) cases as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. However, the backpay rules and limits are different for both SSDI and SSI. In order to calculate the full amount of backpay possible...

Living with a mental illness or multiple mental health-related conditions can make certain aspects of life more difficult. In some cases, the severity of a condition may make it impossible for someone to hold down substantial gainful employment, and as a result, that...

Social Security Administration (SSA) has created appeals procedures if an individual disagrees with a determination or decision made in their case. There are 4 different decisions or determinations an individual can appeal: 1) Initial Determination; 2)...