Social Security Disability Benefits and Cancer

Facing a cancer diagnosis is emotionally and financially challenging. Many people may not realize that certain types of cancer can be considered a disability by the Social Security Administration. Discover how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can provide financial support for individuals with cancer.

When applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, your work history plays a crucial role in determining your eligibility. Learn how your medical condition is assessed against the “Blue Book” of impairments and how your functional capacity is evaluated.

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.

If the applicant cannot perform any PRW, or the individual has no relevant work, the adjudicator goes to step five. In considering PRW, the SSA examines an applicant’s work experience.

The Code of Federal Regulations of the Social Security Act contains provisions that detail a five-step sequential evaluation process for determining disability. These five steps flow from the definition of disability found in the Social Security Act.

Gain insights into the “grid rules” used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to evaluate disability claims that don’t meet medical impairment listings. Learn how these rules, focusing on age, education, and work background, can impact the determination of disability.

Learn how the Kenton Koszdin Law Office prioritizes the integrity of Social Security Disability (SSD) claims. Discover the consequences of fraud, waste, and abuse, and the importance of providing accurate information on your application.

Simplify the complex language of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Learn the meanings of crucial terms like Medicaid, Medicare, Month of Election, OASDI, PIA, Protective Filing Date, Reduction Months, and Retroactive Benefits. Count on the Kenton Koszdin Law Office for expert guidance through the disability benefits application process.

Discover expedited payment options for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. See the medical conditions that qualify for presumptive disability or blindness payments.

Understand the importance of the Blue Book in determining disability claims and learn about the listings of impairments and medical criteria used by the Social Security Administration (SSA).