To determine whether a claimant is disabled, the first step for the adjudicator is to analyze whether the claimant has engaged in substantial gainful activity (SGA) since his or her onset date. Substantial gainful activity typically involves significant physical or...
SSD – Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine gland disorder affecting the production of insulin. It can be a debilitating and devastating impairment, as the overall risk of dying among people with diabetes is at least double the risk of their peers without diabetes worldwide.[1]...
Function Report
After you file your Social Security Disability claim, you may be asked to fill out an adult function report (Form SSA-3373), to aid a decision-maker in determining whether you are completely disabled. The function report should outline how your impairments interfere...
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder that interferes with the structure, production, or processing of collagen. The disorder typically affects the skin, joints, and blood vessels, with symptoms including easy bruising, ligamentous laxity,...
Can I receive Social Security Disability Insurance and workers’ comp?
If you are eligible for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers' compensation benefits, you do not have to choose between the benefits. If you qualify, you can receive both types of benefits. However, your SSDI benefits may be reduced, depending...
Disability benefits for children in Minnesota: SSD or SSI benefits?
Our Minneapolis Social Security disability law blog often discusses the types of challenges working Minnesotans face when they become disabled because of a serious injury, illness or other medical condition. However, there are also thousands of families in Minnesota...
Woman may lose SSDI and SSI benefits due to ‘miscalculation’
Do you think you could support two children and yourself by making only $9 per hour at a part-time job in Minneapolis? Even with inexpensive housing and cutting other costs like owning a car and going out to eat, making only $9 an hour at a part-time job may make it...
Discontinued Social Security Benefits Likely for Elderly and Disabled Refugees
"I don't want to complain against the United States because this country has helped me immensely, but the reality is that I may be homeless," says Eustacio Guevara, a disabled Cuban man living in Miami.Guevara came to the United States after successfully gaining entry...
Injured At Work?
Find out if you can collect Work Comp benefits too