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Can I Determine My Own SSD Eligibility?
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a serious illness that has left you disabled, you may be considering whether you should apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. These benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and a person’s eligibility is based… Read More »
Can I Challenge the SSA’s Decision About My SSDI Eligibility?
Disabilities can take many different forms, and they can result from serious accidents or debilitating diseases. While some federal laws have a relatively broad definition of what constitutes a disability, such as the American Disabilities Act (ADA), it is important to know that the definition of a disability for purposes of SSDI eligibility is… Read More »
Should I Apply for OPM Disability Retirement?
Are you a federal employee who has recently become disabled due to an injury or a diagnosed medical condition? If so, in addition to other potential sources of income, you may be wondering if you should apply for federal disability retirement. This type of benefit is administered through the federal Office of Personnel Management,… Read More »
What Documents Do I Need to Apply for OPM Disability Retirement?
Federal employees who sustain injuries or receive medical diagnoses that prevent them from working may be eligible to seek OPM disability retirement benefits. These benefits come through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and the OPM ultimately receives all required forms and documentation and makes a decision on any submitted claims. If you currently… Read More »
What to Expect from the OPM Claims Process
If you are a federal employee who is planning to retire because of a recent disabling injury or a disability due to a medical condition, you are most likely going to want to seek OPM disability retirement benefits. These benefits, administered through the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), allow many types of federal… Read More »
Can I Help My Spouse Apply for SSDI?
When an adult is diagnosed with a serious illness or sustains a severe injury at work or elsewhere, it may be impossible to work. In such circumstances, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits become a lifeline. Given that adults who are eligible for SSDI are dealing with serious disabilities, it may be difficult for… Read More »
Are There Eligibility Overlaps Between SSDI and SSI?
Did you recently become disabled? You may have been seriously injured in an accident at work, or you might have been diagnosed with a serious medical condition that is going to require a substantial amount of time away from work on a short-term, long-term, or permanent basis so that you can receive treatment. Regardless… Read More »
Are SSDI Benefits for Blindness Different?
If you are blind or have low vision, you may have heard that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are a bit different when it comes to applicants with blindness or low vision. While SSDI applicants with blindness or low vision must meet some of the same requirements as other applicants with disabilities in… Read More »
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 »
