Many mental illnesses are covered through Social Security Disability. If you have a mental illness that limits your ability to work or sustain regular employment to provide basic necessities such as housing and food, you may qualify for disability benefits. However, there are some things you should know about the process. Explaining Social Security Disability… Read More
Mental Illness and Social Security Disability
By Kenton Koszdin on November 9, 2018
In Disability Insurance
Why Get an Attorney for SSDI?
By Kenton Koszdin on November 8, 2018
In Social Security Disability
Hiring an SSDI attorney when an illness or injury has left you disabled can not only improve your chances of being awarded SSDI benefits, it also makes the process of applying, and possibly appealing, much easier. An attorney who is experienced in SSDI and the procedures and people involved is beneficial for several reasons. Improve… Read More
What Vision Problems are Recognized as a Disability?
By Kenton Koszdin on November 6, 2018
In Disease SSDI Claim
Vision problems often make it difficult to work, especially if you have been medically determined as blind. While there are many vision issues that can qualify you for disability benefits, it is important for you to understand the definition of blindness according to the Social Security Administration, as well as what factors are considered when… Read More
What are Work Credits and How Do They Apply to Disability Benefits?
By Kenton Koszdin on November 2, 2018
In Social Security Disability
Work credits are vital when it comes to determining your eligibility for disability benefits. They are even used to determine your eligibility for retirement benefits. But what are they and why are they so important? What are work credits? You earn work credits as you earn income and pay social security taxes. The number of… Read More
Does It Take Longer to Get SSI or SSDI with an Attorney?
By Kenton Koszdin on November 1, 2018
In Law & Information
If you have a severe disability and cannot work, such as cancer, there is a fast track through the SSI and SSDI application process. However, for most people, there is no fast track, even with a lawyer. While having an experienced disability lawyer on your side is beneficial, and may shorten the approval time, they… Read More
Can I Get Back Pay for Social Security Disability?
By Kenton Koszdin on October 31, 2018
In Social Security Disability
The issue of back pay for Social Security Disability, as well as SSI, has been one of the most misunderstood aspects of applying for, and being awarded, disability benefits. When you hear about dates of application and onset, plus waiting periods and other factors that can affect the back pay you receive, it can be… Read More
How Long is the Decision Process Regarding My Benefits?
By Kenton Koszdin on October 30, 2018
In Social Security Disability
When it comes to determining the decision process timeframe for disability benefits, the old adage “how long is a piece of string?” is as accurate a measurement as any. If you are filing a claim for the first time, for instance, you may receive a decision between thirty and ninety days from the date your… Read More
Social Security Benefits Denial – Lack Of Evidence
By Kenton Koszdin on October 29, 2018
In Social Security Claims Process
A Social Security benefits denial can cause feelings of incredible frustration, especially when it results from lack of evidence. A large percentage of eligible claimants are denied the first time around because they failed to provide sufficient supporting evidence of how their impairment(s) affect their ability to work. Depending on the nature of your impairment(s),… Read More
How SSDI Defines Unskilled, Semi-Skilled and Skilled Work
By Kenton Koszdin on October 26, 2018
In Social Security Disability
When you apply for disability benefits, you may not think about how much your skill level in previous jobs could impact your claim. The reality is, skill level is an important determining factor in whether you qualify for disability benefits at all. Skill Level and Work Jobs are typically arranged into 3 categories when it… Read More
Common Disabilities & Eligibility
By Kenton Koszdin on October 22, 2018
In Social Security Disability
“Common disability impairments” sound like simple descriptions of conditions that would qualify a person for benefits. The truth of the matter is, there is a list of disability impairments that case examiners look at when considering any disability claim. Your disability does not necessarily have to appear on the list—so long as the existence of… Read More