Many who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance are denied due to medical reasons. A medical denial means the Social Security Administration found that the applicant’s medical conditions were not severe enough to prevent the individual from working. However,...
Lalalalala! *Plugs ears* “I don’t want to talk about that!” Death is not a subject many (or any) of us like to think about, much less talk about. But it is a reality for everyone, and if you are disabled with a terminal condition or pass away for any reason while...
“Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho! It’s Off to Work I Go!” Snow White’s Seven Dwarves aren’t the only ones ready for a day at the work site! So are you! You may wonder if you are allowed to work after being found disabled by Social Security. There are limitations and rules to this,...
A closed period of disability is period between the date when an individual alleges their disability started and the date when they are physically able to return to work. This period must be at least 12 months long. If you meet the criteria for disability during this...
The answer depends on what type of disability payment you are receiving. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”), then your children cannot also receive a check solely because you receive disability. However, if you receive Social Security Disability...
Facing a disability impacts all areas of your life. In addition to your physical limitations, you may not be able to work or afford your care and treatment expenses. Knowing you qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and getting the support you need can often...
A common question many ask once they have been awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is if they can work (or try to go back to work) while still receiving their benefits. The simple answer is yes, it is possible to for a person to work while...
To begin, to be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits the Social Security Administration requires at least a formal diagnosis of potentially disabling condition and that diagnosed condition will disable you for at least 12 months or more. A formal diagnosis...
Many people experience anxiety in one form or another on a nearly day-to-day basis and also know of ways to cope with stress and anxiety. However, for those who have anxiety disorders, feelings of fear and worry are not temporary and often get worse over time. Anxiety...
Of all jobs in Minnesota and beyond, you might not think that being a hairstylist is a high risk for injury. That is, unless you have been doing hair for years; then, you undoubtedly understand how physically demanding the work can be. If you’re new to the industry,...