Monthly Archives: June 2026
How Much Medical Evidence Do I Need for My SSDI Application?
The application process for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be daunting, especially when you have no experience seeking federal benefits or knowing how to prove your medical eligibility. You might already be aware that SSDI eligibility has two separate requirements: a medical requirement and a work history requirement. When it comes to… Read More »
Does My Health Care Provider Count as an Acceptable Medical Source?
When you think about all of the health care providers you see, you might imagine a family physician or a particular type of specialist, but you might also think about some of the providers you see who work in an area commonly considered to be “alternative medicine.” As the National Center for Biotechnology Information… Read More »
What is Objective Medical Evidence for SSDI Eligibility?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a complicated and time-consuming process, especially when you are also dealing with the complications of the medical condition that is preventing you from working. In order to be eligible for SSDI benefits, you must provide detailed evidence for two separate requirements: a medical requirement… Read More »
Can I Be Eligible for OPM Disability Retirement Due to a Mental Health Condition?
If you are currently working in a federal job in which you are eligible for the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you may be able to take Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement if you develop or are diagnosed with a disabling health condition. If you are in this situation and your condition… Read More »
