Category Archives: Social Security Disability
National Protect Your Hearing Month Focuses On A Leading Cause Of Long Term Disability
The month of October is designated as National Protect Your Hearing Month and raises awareness about a common, chronic condition that is a leading cause of long term disabilities. It is important to be aware of ways to protect your hearing and your rights regarding Social Security disability benefits in the event hearing loss… Read More »
Five Things You Need To Know About Social Security Disability Benefits
If you suffer from long-term disabilities that prevent you from working, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits can serve as a lifeline, providing the income you need to pay housing, food, and other expenses. The following are five things you need to know about the program and these benefits: Eligibility for Social Security benefits… Read More »
Four Types Of Information Needed For Your Social Security Disability Interview
If you suffer from an injury or illness that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. These can help to offset losses in income you suffer, helping you meet your monthly bills and living expenses. Taxes deducted from your paycheck help to fund the SSDI program…. Read More »
Ways To Stretch Your Money When Receiving Social Security Benefits
Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) can provide a lifeline if you suffer long-term disabilities that prevent you from working. However, as these benefits only cover a portion of your prior pay, making ends meet can still prove challenging. The following tips are designed to help you stretch your money while collecting SSDI benefits. How… Read More »
How Drug And Alcohol Addiction Factor Into Social Security Disability Benefits
Suffering an injury, illness, or chronic health condition that prevents you from working is one of the most difficult situations to deal with. Between painful symptoms people in this position often experience and the loneliness, frustration, and isolation they feel, it is not uncommon for them to turn to alcohol or drugs for relief…. Read More »
Five Common Car Accident Injuries That May Qualify You For Social Security Disability
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injuries. They can happen to the safest of drivers and even a seemingly minor crash can cause major harm. Recovery can take long months or even years. In the event your car accident injuries result in permanent long-term disabilities, you may be entitled… Read More »
Protecting Your Rights To Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security disability benefits can provide a steady source of income if you are unable to work. Unfortunately, even after years of working and building up the required credits, getting your claim approved is often a challenge. Once you go through the process and finally do get your application approved, you want to make… Read More »
Social Security Disability Benefits: Filling Out A Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) Form
Social Security disability benefits can provide a life line if you are unable to work. Unfortunately, getting your benefits approved is often a challenge. One of the problems consists of the number of forms required. Not adequately understanding the information requested by the Social Security Administration (SSA) can end up resulting in denied or… Read More »
Medical Evidence Needed in a Social Security Disability Claim
There are many people that suffer from medical conditions that make it hard to work or perform certain tasks on their jobs. Many of these conditions tend to worsen with time and eventually result in long term disabilities. Without private long term disability (LTD) insurance in place, Social Security disability can provide a lifeline…. Read More »
Are There Changes Ahead For Social Security Disability Benefits?
For over a decade, there have been ongoing concerns related to funding of benefits provided through the Social Security Administration (SSA). COVID-19 only adds to the problem. A temporary waiver of payroll taxes is intended to provide an income boost during the pandemic but it could contribute to putting the future of SSA programs,… Read More »
