Monthly Archives: May 2026
What Does It Mean to Be Eligible for Social Security Disability?
Are you considering applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits after suffering a serious injury or after being diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition? If so, it is essential to understand SSDI eligibility and what it means to be determined eligible by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA is the body that… Read More »
Is OPM Disability Retirement Tied to My Age?
Were you recently diagnosed with a disabling medical condition or seriously injured? If you have been employed in a position that is subject to the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), you may be eligible to obtain Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement benefits. If you are in a position where you may be… Read More »
Does a Cancer Diagnosis Make Me Eligible for the Compassionate Allowances Program?
If you have received a cancer diagnosis, are you eligible to have your SSDI application expedited under the Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program? It depends. There are a wide range of types of cancer that are listed in the CAL program’s list, but it will depend on the type of cancer and, in many cases,… Read More »
What is the Difference Between CAL Eligibility and SSDI Eligibility?
The Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, launched its Compassionate Allowances program back in 2008. The program was created in order to help applicants with particularly severe medical conditions to be eligible for an expedited process that did not require waiting the usual… Read More »
