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Tips to Win a Disability Appeal
The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not grant benefits to everyone who fills out an application. In fact, the SSA denies upwards of 70% of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications upon their initial evaluation. Many of those applicants are able to get their denial overturned on appeal. Winning an appeal requires the right… Read More »
Can I Get Social Security Disability for Scoliosis?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) grants Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to applicants with qualifying disabilities. Some disabilities more or less automatically qualify an applicant for coverage, while other conditions can trigger coverage should the applicant’s condition meet certain thresholds of impairment. Disability benefits turn on an applicant’s… Read More »
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance in California
If you or a loved one are battling a disability that is keeping you from entering the workforce, applying for California’s Social Security Disability Benefits can be a viable solution to helping you keep up with everyday bills. While the application process is straightforward, most individuals who apply are usually denied. Working with an… Read More »
What Are the Work Requirements to Qualify for SSDI?
The federal Social Security Act provides retirement, disability, dependents, and survivor benefits for qualifying individuals. In order to obtain Social Security benefits, an applicant must have accumulated sufficient “work credits.” Work credits are earned each year of gainful employment. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are thus meant to repay and provide care for… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Get Disability Back Pay?
If you are struck with an injury or illness that prevents you from working, your financial situation can quickly become untenable. As you rack up medical bills and other expenses, you may find yourself without a source of income. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), California State Disability Insurance (SDI), and private disability insurance benefits… Read More »
Is Parkinson’s a Reason for Social Security Disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to certain applicants with qualifying disabilities. Applicants may qualify if they suffer from a condition explicitly listed in the SSA’s Blue Book. Even if the applicant does not suffer from one of the listed conditions, they might… Read More »
How to Prepare for Disability Hearing
If your application for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits has been denied, you can pursue an appeal of the denial. Part of that appeals process is a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The administrative hearing is a crucial part of the claims and appeals process, and… Read More »
Can I Get Disability for Epilepsy?
There are several different pathways to obtaining Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers certain conditions to automatically qualify an applicant for disability benefits, while other ailments may require additional proof of the severity of the limitations caused by the condition. Conditions that qualify… Read More »
Who Can Attend Disability Hearings With Me?
Applying for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be challenging and stressful. The application process is incredibly bureaucratic, and applicants often worry that a single misplaced word can rob them of the benefits they would otherwise be eligible to collect. Going through the process while already dealing with… Read More »
What to Do if Your Disability Claim Has Been Denied
Obtaining Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is not a simple process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the epitome of government bureaucracy, with many forms to fill out, deadlines to adhere to, and pitfalls to watch out for. An oversight at any step of the process can lead… Read More »
