People who have hearing loss often find that doing even basic tasks is difficult. The challenges that they experience will often become more pronounced as the hearing loss becomes greater. For some, this might lead to them having significant trouble earning a living.
Hearing loss doesn't automatically qualify as a disability
There are a wide range of potential disabilities
Disabilities can look vastly different from one person to the next. A common assumption is that a disabled person has some sort of injury or condition that limits mobility, like a spinal cord injury that means they're confined to a wheelchair. These issues do happen and they are serious, of course, but it's never wise to assume that all cases look even remotely the same.
Long wait times for Social Security Disability aren't new
People don't often realize how long the application and approval time is for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) cases. They usually think that the program will be there as a lifeline for when they're unable to work for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, these cases can take many months — sometimes years — before they're resolved.
Why do disability claims often get denied?
Applying for and receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) is far from a slam dunk. Countless individuals who submit their applications for benefits end up receiving denial letters in the mail. You can save yourself a lot of time and effort by familiarizing yourself with the many reasons why reviewers may deny your claim.
When to file a Social Security Disability claim
Once you realize that you're no longer capable of working, the next question you have to answer may very well be, "Is it time to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits?"
Could Covid-19 Qualify for Disability Benefits?
As the nation considers lifting some of the restrictions on daily life in the face of an unprecedented pandemic, we're all going to have to start figuring out how to deal with impact of the novel coronavirus on our daily lives.
What could result in your losing your disability benefits?
There are currently more than 8 million Americans that receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Many of those recipients suffer from such serious health issues that they have little to no chance of ever seeing their benefits come to an end. Others will eventually get better and have their benefits taken away. Many of the individuals who receive SSD rely on their monthly benefits payments as the only source of income. This is why all recipients need to know what it is that could result in them losing their benefits.
Social Security Could Redefine Full-Time Work
The Trump administration is considering a new rule that could dramatically impact eligibility for disability benefits.
Debunking a common disability myth
You're getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) but you're also thinking about going back to work if possible. You'd like to. Unfortunately, you heard that even trying to work again means you'll instantly lose your access to Medicaid or Medicare.
Can you test out working without losing benefits?
You have a disability. You applied for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, and you got them. However, you think you may be able to return to work. You're just not sure.
