Author Archives: Stephen Barszcz
Can I Apply For SSDI Benefits On Behalf Of Someone Else?
Many disabled adults in the U.S. cannot care for themselves, so a family member often becomes the caregiver for that disabled adult. Caregiving can be an extremely difficult task, and it often requires the caregiver to assist the disabled adult with a wide variety of matters that range from activities of daily living to… Read More »
Who Decides If I Am Disabled?
When you are planning to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or SSDI benefits, the process can be quite complicated. In particular, you may be unsure about how the federal government determines whether or not you have a disability that qualifies you for SSDI benefits, and who makes that determination. This part of… Read More »
Timing And Your SSDI Benefits
Anyone who has suffered a debilitating injury or has been diagnosed with a debilitating illness may be thinking about filing for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. You may already know that, in order to be eligible for SSDI benefits, you will need to meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of… Read More »
How The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision In Carr V. Saul Could Impact Your Disability Hearing
Was your application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or SSDI benefits, denied? Did you submit a request for reconsideration only to have your claim denied again, which led you to seek a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who also denied your claim? If you are in this situation, are you also… Read More »
What Do I Need To Know About Seeking SSDI Benefits?
If you are injured and unable to work, you could be eligible to seek Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, commonly known more briefly as SSDI benefits. Yet before you apply for benefits, it is important to understand how the system works and what types of eligibility requirements you must be able to meet. The… Read More »
Common Myths About SSDI Benefits
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a debilitating illness, you may have begun speaking with friends or family members about your situation or doing some research on the internet. Anytime a person starts looking into the possibility of seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program, or SSDI, misconceptions and… Read More »
What You Should Consider Before Seeking Disability Benefits
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a debilitating illness that is preventing you from working, you might be considering the possibility of filing for disability benefits. Yet it is important to make sure that you have all necessary information and materials in order before you apply for benefits through the Social Security… Read More »
What You Should Know About Social Media When You Are Applying For SSDI Benefits
Social media use is prevalent among people of all age groups, from young adults using TikTok to older adults using Facebook. Indeed, according to the Pew Research Center, approximately 70 percent of all Americans have accounts on at least one social media platform and use social media “to connect with one another, engage with… Read More »
I Got Hurt While On Active Duty: Should I Seek SSDI Benefits Or VA Benefits?
Any job can result in serious and disabling injuries, although some professions have more known hazards than others. While there are many different types of dangerous jobs, active-duty service members routinely put themselves at risk of serious harm solely in the course of doing their jobs. Yet for an injured active-duty service member, it… Read More »
I Was Denied Social Security Disability: Now What?
If you recently suffered a debilitating injury or you were diagnosed with a disabling disease, you might have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, commonly known as SSDI benefits. You may have applied for disability benefits and provided what you believed to be full and complete documentation, and you might have been surprised… Read More »
