Submitting medical records for SSD benefits
To qualify for SSD benefits, an individual must have a disability that prevents them from working and earning a living. In most cases, applying for these benefits is likely a new experience for most applicants. First-time applicants will have yet to learn what to expect from the process, and they might unintentionally undermine the importance of submitting […]
What happens during the SSD application process?
If you cannot work due to a disability, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The application process for Social Security Disability (SSD) can be complex and time-consuming, so it is important to understand what it entails before beginning. Here’s what you need to know about the SSD application process. Getting started […]
What qualifies as a hematological disorder?
You may picture certain conditions that qualify as disorders that merit Social Security Disability Insurance. Depression, Crohn’s disease and wheelchair-bound paralysis are all examples of conditions that SSDI considers. However, the human body is complex, and so are the conditions that may afflict it. One condition not often talked about is hematological disorders — blood-related conditions. Non-cancerous […]
Should you give money to an adult child who has a disability?
If you are a parent, you want your child to have a fulfilling and happy life. Of course, if your adult son or daughter has a disability, he or she may be virtually incapable of holding down a job. This may lead to a lifetime’s worth of poverty or financial struggles, sadly. According to reporting […]
Do mental health conditions qualify for Social Security?
The rise in the awareness and acceptance of mental health conditions may have led to your diagnosis. Depending on your condition, you may find working difficult at the moment. You may need to take time away from the job to continue treatment to get your mental health back on track. However, the financial feasibility of […]
What is a CDR and how may it affect my SSD benefits?
The Social Security Administration conducts periodic reviews of impairments to determine eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance. The SSA.gov website notes that benefits may stop when you no longer have a disability. After receiving an award notice for benefits, the SSA informs you when you may expect a continuing disability review. The Social Security Administration […]
Steps involved in appealing a disability claim denial
If you initially receive a denial of your claim for Social Security Disability benefits, you should not give up. According to AARP, approximately 33% of workers who eventually receive benefits initially received denials. If you receive a denial of your disability claim, there is a process for appeals. The first step is a reconsideration. What are the […]
Can my adult child get SSD on my account?
When you receive Social Security Disability benefits, it is possible for members of your family to also receive benefits on your account. However, it is usually only your spouse and minor children who have this right. The Social Security Administration explains if you have an adult child who became disabled before his or her 22 […]
Suffered a head injury? You may qualify for Social Security Disability
When you can no longer work enough to support yourself due to a head or brain injury, something that you should consider is seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. To seek these benefits, you will need to show that you cannot do the kind of work you did before you suffered the head injury. You will […]
3 common reasons for the denial of an SSDI benefits application
There is a lot of paperwork involved in a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. One of the most common mistakes people make is to rush through the application process because they want to get benefits as quickly as possible. Cutting corners or rushing with such important paperwork might mean that you don’t receive the […]
How may I qualify for retroactive SSDI benefits or back pay?
If you received a letter denying your application for Social Security Disability Insurance, you may appeal the decision and qualify for retroactive benefits or back pay. As noted by the AARP, it may take at least one year for the Social Security Administration to reverse its decision and approve you for benefits. Your eligibility for SSDI […]
Understanding the SSDI appeals process
You may feel understandable frustration if you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and the U.S. Social Security Administration denies your claim. However, this happens to many applicants, and some of those denied applicants receive approval for benefits after filing appeals. Per the U.S. Social Security Administration, there is a specific appeals process you must follow if […]
Does your medical condition qualify you for SSDI benefits?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an earned benefit. Every paycheck that you have ever received has included withholdings paid to Social Security on your behalf. Most people will only need to draw against those benefits when they reach retirement age. Older adults can use Social Security benefits to supplement other retirement savings. However, if […]
How does the Social Security Disability appeals process work?
You filed your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim carefully and waited…and waited some more. After a long time with very little contact from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you finally got a letter in the mail in response. Your claim was denied. What now? Well, you have to file an appeal Your initial claim is […]
How are disability claims assessed?
Claiming Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is a complex process. It is time-consuming and easy to make errors that could cause your claim to be denied. To improve your chances of a successful claim, you must understand who decides on claims and how they do so. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the government agency […]
What happens when your disability claim is denied?
Your medical condition has clearly been problematic for a while. After consulting with your doctor about it, you made the difficult decision to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Your doctor assured you that you had good reason to consider yourself disabled, so you’re understandably shocked and dismayed when your claim is denied. What […]
Ready to talk about disability with your doctor? Read this first
Deciding to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is already an angst-producing situation, to be sure. But even more nerve-wracking is that first conversation you need to have with your doctor about your decision. Here’s what you need to keep in mind: Your doctor isn’t likely to ever look at you and say, “You’re disabled. […]
It may soon become harder to obtain SSDI benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance is often difficult to obtain, and it appears it may become even more so if a proposed new rule moves forward. The current presidential administration has proposed a new rule that, if passed, would impact about half of all people who apply for disability benefits. It would also narrow the eligibility […]
Who receives SSDI?
Social Security Disability benefits come from the Social Security Administration and provide you with compensation when you cannot work due to a long-term disability. However, the SSA typically denies most applications for these benefits. SSDI has very strict qualifications, which is the reason for the many denials. If you wish to receive SSDI benefits in […]
How can you qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
When New York workers have medical conditions that meet the definition of disability set by Social Security, they may be eligible for benefits. According to the Social Security Administration office, you must first have worked at a job that is covered by Social Security. You meet the definition of disabled if you are unable to do work […]