Maybe you’ve had a pretty serious injury in a wreck that has left you with external and internal pins in your leg, meaning you are utterly immobile. Maybe you’ve developed a form of leukemia or some other type of cancer, and the illness combined with the treatment has...
By the time you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may have already been out of work for several weeks. You may have big medical bills and no clear idea about when or if you will ever be able to return to gainful employment. Provided...
In a perfect world, a disabled individual would have all the support they need (financial, physical and emotional) to get through the difficulty. However, the world is far from perfect. Social Security Disability (SSD) is a tax-payer funded federal insurance program...
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits provide vital relief to individuals who are no longer able to work due to injuries or illnesses. While SSD benefits are ongoing provided that you meet the disability criteria as outlined by the Social Security Administration,...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offers financial relief to workers who can no longer earn a living due to a long-term injury or disability. You and your employer make contributions as you work so that you are eligible if you need it. While this may sound...
A workplace accident can result in an injury or illness that renders you unable to engage in any productive activity. If this happens, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. If you are considering applying for SSD benefits, it is important...
Some disabilities occur suddenly, such as after a serious collision or a workplace accident that causes catastrophic injuries and renders the person unable to be gainfully employed again. But other disabilities occur slowly over time. For instance, that nagging...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees two primary programs that support people with disabling medical conditions. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a benefit potentially available to anyone who meets the medical and financial requirements of the...
If you are unable to carry on with your job as a result of a significant mental or physical condition, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD). This is a government initiative that provides vital assistance to people who are no longer able to work due to...
Back injuries are so frequent that you might assume Social Security Disability Insurance would automatically cover them. However, that is not the case. You may be able to claim, but only if you meet the specific requirements. First, the basic rule of any SSSDI claim...
