The government has a host of different assistance programs, meant to help a variety of people in need. Two of the most well-known programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both of these programs assist persons...
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Include Medical Records With Your Claim For Disability Benefits
If you are planning to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your medical records will be essential to support your claim. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires proof that your injury or condition meets the SSA definition of “disabled.”...
How Compassionate Allowances Help SSDI Applicants
The Compassionate Allowances Program (CAL) is a relatively new Social Security initiative. According to the Social Security Administration's website, CAL aims to reduce waiting time for the most severe diseases. The focus of CAL is on cancer, brain disorders and...
What Are The Different Options To Have An Appeal Hearing?
It is natural to worry about your situation if the government has denied your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance, but it is not unusual to receive a rejection. In fact, many applicants do not succeed at getting an initial approval. That is why Social...
Common Reasons For SSDI Denial
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of the more difficult claims to win. According to Social Security’s official website, field offices only awarded 31 percent of applications in 2021. To learn more about common reasons for SSDI denial, continue reading...
How May I Prove That I Have A Disability?
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you need to list all the medical conditions your doctor diagnosed. A checklist on the Social Security Administration website notes you may also need to include information about the medical professionals...
How Can A Skin Condition Result In Disability?
You may have developed a skin problem because of exposure to chemicals or heat at your workplace. Some people suffer burns because of a workplace accident. Burns and other skin conditions can produce disturbed areas of the skin called skin lesions, which may make it...
Do The Self-Employed Qualify For SSDI?
Business ownership can be extremely rewarding, but it does not come without its stressors. In addition to the typical stressors that come with managing job responsibilities while juggling those of a business owner, you must also worry about the what-ifs. One of the...
Depression Is A Social Security Disability
Many may think that Social Security Disability Insurance is a tool for people suffering from physical disabilities — whether that means the challenges of old age or as the result of a catastrophic injury. But mental disabilities are just as likely to be the reason...
How To Qualify For SSDI
If you are unable to work due to a disabling condition, you may qualify for financial aid from the Social Security Administration. There are two different programs that may assist you, but specifically, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is available for you...