Monthly Archives: September 2025

Sickle Cell Disease and SSDI Payments
If you are currently dealing with debilitating effects of sickle cell disease or its complications, you could be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The Social Security Administration, or SSA, handles SSDI claims and approves applications when a person meets the work requirements and the medical requirements. For work requirements, you must… Read More »

SSDI Benefits for Loss of Speech
Many different types of conditions or medical issues can impact a person’s speech. When loss of speech is significant, and it coincides with the inability to communicate via other means, it is important for the person experiencing the loss of speech to consider their options for obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Depending… Read More »

SSER Versus SSDI Payments
Were you recently diagnosed with a serious medical condition, or did you sustain a significant injury that is going to prevent you from working for an extended period of time? In either situation, if you are nearing full retirement age but are not yet there, you may be wondering if you should consider applying… Read More »

Will Private Disability Payments Through My Employer Affect My SSDI Benefits?
Many individuals who plan to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits may also be planning to seek private disability benefits that they are eligible to receive through an employer. Under such circumstances, it is important to understand whether outside disability benefits can impact eligibility for SSDI benefits or the total amount of… Read More »

Degenerative Diseases and SSDI Eligibility
If you have a degenerative disease, can you be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? It will depend entirely on the nature of the degenerative disease and whether it is currently resulting in a disabling condition that prevents you from engaging in substantial gainful activity (SGA). Given that degenerative diseases do… Read More »