The symptoms assessment process for people applying for disability is not cut and dried. The Code of Federal Regulations sets out a number of conditions which are considered when processing a disability claim. General Determination of Disability When you file a claim for disability, your symptoms and pain are considered as part of the assessment… Read More

If you’ve been denied for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) you have the right to file a disability claim appeal. There are regulations about how and when this must be done, as well as a process you will need to go through. If your disability claim was denied and you… Read More

Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two federal programs that provide benefits for individuals with disabilities. The SSDI program provides income to disabled workers who have worked long enough to qualify and who have paid Social Security taxes. SSI benefits are need-based; to be eligible, individuals with disabilities must demonstrate that… Read More

The Social Security Administration recently announced the addition of 5 conditions to the Compassionate Allowances program. This program helps those with severe health conditions receive their Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits quickly. Since 2008, the Compassionate Allowances program has built a list of 233 incredibly severe conditions such as terminal cancers, adult brain disorders, and… Read More

If you haven’t started receiving SSDI benefits, you must show your past income, as well as any income you are currently earning. This will be factored into your approval, or denial, of benefits. Disability applications are commonly approved, even with income, if that income is not enough to support you or is very sporadic due… Read More

Most disabilities eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) don’t go away. In fact, as we age, some of these disabilities become harder to manage. There are many services provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that make it easier for you to both manage your disability and to help… Read More

The information in a claimant for disability’s medical report makes the difference when applying for SSI benefit. If the report is not properly prepared it can jeopardize your chances of getting the amount of disability payment to which you are entitled. The best way to ensure you have a strong claimant for disability’s medical report… Read More

Many Californians struggle when it comes to understanding the differences between long-term disability policies and Social Security benefits. This is understandable, given the complexities involved in qualifying for SSDI depends on the individual’s circumstances and what is covered under a private policy. Knowing which route to take can prove daunting, so you may want to… Read More

One of the main problems that people run into when applying for a disability benefit through Social Security is the definition of qualifying disabilities. There is a list of conditions the SSA uses to process disability claims, which largely dictates who is entitled to benefits and who is not. However, having a diagnosis for a… Read More

If you have retired or are planning to retire early due to disability, you are likely wondering about entitlement to benefits. You may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Your entitlement is not affected if you are receiving a retirement benefit from your job, long-term disability, or worker compensation benefits. There are requirements,… Read More