For better or worse, Social Security is our nation’s most prized social program. It’s certainly not going to make any of us rich when we retire, but it’s been responsible for providing a basic level of financial dignity for millions of retired Americans for almost 80 years. An analysis from […]
Disability Guide
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During the holiday season, Social Security Disability recipients may consider taking on part-time seasonal work. However, sometimes taking a seasonal job can result in the loss of your disability benefits. Because of this, there are several things you should keep and mind and consider when considering seasonal work. If you […]
How Much Will I Get In SSDI Benefits? SSDI Benefits SSDI is a federally funded program providing help to the disabled. Individuals who have paid Social Security taxes are eligible for receiving SSDI benefits, upon approval of an application. SSDI proves to be of immense aid to people who have […]
There are close to 4 million US Veterans that currently experience some form of disability. Of these 4 million, about 1 million have a VA disability rating of 70 or higher. This means that their condition prevents them from working of living as normal healthy people do. It is true, VA […]
We are many times called by individuals who have been denied their Social Security disability claim (whether it be on their initial claim, reconsideration or at the hearing) despite what they inform us is their doctor’s supportive letter. It is not uncommon to see a disability claimant simply asking their […]
Social Security Disability Determination Process Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability Determination Services or DDSs). Subsequent appeals of unfavorable determinations may be decided in a DDS or by an administrative law […]
Getting Disability Benefits? We Can Help You Get To Work If you are getting disability benefits, we have good news for you. Social Security’s work incentives and Ticket to Work programs can help you if you’re interested in working. Special rules make it possible for people receiving Social Security disability […]
U.S. Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits If you are a military veteran with a service-related disability, you may qualify for monthly VA disability benefits. These benefits are paid to veterans who have injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty or were aggravated during active military service. You must fall […]
The Two Separate and Distinct Programs for Social Security Benefits: SSI and SSDI 1. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) For those who have paid enough into the insurance system through their FICA taxes. Your eligibility depends on the “Quarters of Coverage” that you earn with those payments. A quick call […]
Qualifying Conditions Musculoskeletal System (problems with bones and muscles) Special Senses and Speech (problems seeing, hearing, speaking) Respiratory System (problems breathing) Cardiovascular System (problems with heart or blood flow) Digestive System (problems with stomach, bowels or liver) Genitourinary Impairments (problems with bladder, urinary tract or kidneys) Hematological Disorders (problems with […]