SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

President Biden is seeking to increase Social Security’s annual budget by nearly 10 percent -or $1.3 billion- in 2022. The money would largely go to better customer service, which is badly needed for the agency. It’s not uncommon for claimants to tell me that it takes...

We’re now seeing hearings come up for many claimants who lost their jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of these individuals qualified for enhanced unemployment benefits for much of the last year, so of course the question has come up whether they can...

Even with a genuine need, qualifying for government benefits is not easy. Individuals hoping to qualify often have a difficult time proving their qualifications for Social Security Disability Insurance and gaining those benefits. In regard to the qualifications,...

Not being able to work can cause numerous setbacks in any person’s life. When the inability is caused by a disabling condition, it can come as a great relief when the individual qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits. SSDI can provide financial assistance...

Dealing with barriers and obstacles is something people with disabilities must face every day. While it may be a simple thing to break down some physical barriers, such as curbs, doorways, and narrow aisles, others are more complicated. When it comes to receiving...

Let’s say you had a Social Security disability hearing and the judge denied you. You received a decision in the mail following the hearing explaining why the judge found you not disabled. This decision has a date on it and that date is very important if you choose to...

The Social Security hearing offices around the nation officially closed in March 2020 due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. This means all in person services were closed to the public. This included all in person hearings and in person video...

In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court ruled last month that disability claimants do not need to raise constitutional challenges to the appointment of a judge during their hearing. The ruling opens the door for disability representatives to make such challenges during...

When a child is born with a condition that means he or she will need special care, many parents can feel overwhelmed. The diagnosis may come as a shock, no matter how early it is detected, and they may worry about whether they will be able to provide the specialized...

After waiting more than a year to get a hearing in front of an administrative law judge, most disability claimants expect to get a decision the day of the hearing. Unfortunately, Social Security disability doesn’t work like that. While judges can announce their intent...

Not being able to work has numerous downsides. Some people may feel as if they are a burden on their spouse or other family member because they cannot generate an income. They may feel a lack of self-worth because they cannot contribute to society through their work...

An injury or illness that keeps you from working does not have to cause financial devastation as well. For many who are unable to continue working because of a health condition, the Social Security Administration’s Disability Insurance provides a steady income to...

Living with an addiction or substance abuse disorder is not easy on anyone. When a person also has another disability that prevents him or her from working, the situation can sometimes seem hopeless. However, a person with a disabling condition may still have the...

Having a disability affects each person differently. Some may feel disheartened or even ashamed of their condition because of ableism and stigmas associated with disabilities. Others may not want to let their conditions rule the way they live, but they understand that...

Many people understand the struggles that come with trying to obtain financial benefits from the government. Though benefits programs are in place to help struggling individuals, the agencies that oversee the programs are strict when it comes to enforcing stipulations...