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...
Social Security Disability Insurance
Common mistakes that can hurt your SSD application
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...
Does SSDI cover back injuries?
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...
You can appeal a denied SSDI benefit claim
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are only available to those with very serious medical conditions. To qualify, people generally have to be unable to work or to take care of themselves without support. They also need to have made enough...
How long does it take to get SSDI benefits on appeal?
There are plenty of myths floating around about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Some of these myths are entirely false, but some of those myths have a basis in reality. For example, you may have heard that many applicants for Social Security benefits are...
Issues with medical treatment and your Social Security Disability claim
You tried for a long time to find a way to keep working, but you struggle with mental health issues that have only worsened over time. You need to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but you’re worried that the gaps in your...
Do heart conditions qualify for SSDI?
When your heart is damaged, you want to do your best to protect it. Without it, you would be dead. Your doctor may tell you to cut down on the things in your life that stress your heart. Your job might be high on this list. Jobs can stress the heart for many different...
Can you get your SSD payments increased?
If you're unable to work and live in California, Social Security Disability could replace your income and help you provide for your family. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to accept a fixed rate of benefits for the rest of your life. Your benefits could...
Going through with an online Social Security disability update
Most able-bodied Americans work, but unfortunately, some people have permanent disabilities that prevent them from holding a job. The U.S. Social Security Administration supports disabled people in California by giving them money to live on. To ensure this funding...
How to increase your Social Security Disability insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance could provide someone with helpful payments during troubling times. Persons unable to work due to a proven disability may find an SSDI check offers their only option for purchasing essential items. However, some California...