Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Skin Conditions and SSDI Benefits
In order to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must meet two separate requirements: you must have a long enough and recent enough work history, and you must have a disability according to the terms used by the Social Security Administration (SSA). As far as the second requirement — the… Read More »
Does Inflammatory Bowel Disease Qualify for SSDI Benefits?
Various types of digestive system disorders can result in physical discomfort, significant lifestyle changes, and disabling conditions. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is among those digestive disorders that can substantially affect a person’s life and general well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), anywhere from 2.4 million to 3.1 million people… Read More »
What Are Grid Rules for Disability Benefits?
If you are aged 50 or older and you were recently diagnosed with a disabling condition that prevents you from doing the work you used to do, you may be wondering about your ability to seek Social Security disability benefits, and specifically your eligibility for payments through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program…. Read More »
Who Determines If My Disability Qualifies Me for SSDI?
Recently disabled adults may be eligible for certain disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. In order to qualify for disability benefits administered through the SSA, the first step is to meet the SSA’s strict definition of a disability. Unlike… Read More »
Burn Injuries and SSDI Benefits
Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is based on two overarching factors: an applicant having a disability as it is defined by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and having a sufficient work history such that they have enough “credits” to receive SSDI payments. As for the first factor, to approve an SSDI… Read More »
Which Medical Diagnoses Are Eligible for SSDI?
Adults with disabilities who meet certain requirements may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, which are administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Often, when a person is diagnosed with a medical condition that will prevent them from working, or injured in an accident that will make working difficult or… Read More »
Understanding Visual Disorders and SSDI Benefits
Many different types of illnesses, injuries, and disorders can result in disabilities that limit an adult’s ability to work. When their disability is expected to last for at least one year or to result in their death, and when it prevents them from engaging in substantial gainful activity, they may be eligible to receive… Read More »
Can I Seek SSDI Benefits If I Am Ineligible for SSI?
Many people assume that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are extremely similar, or have the same or similar eligibility requirements. While the acronyms are extremely similar — SSI and SSDI — and it is true that there are some similarities between these benefits programs, it is often the… Read More »
What is an SSDI Hearing?
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a medical condition that has resulted in a long-term disability, you may be thinking about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers SSDI payments, there are more than 9.2 million SSDI beneficiaries throughout the country, and… Read More »
Does My Age Affect SSDI Eligibility?
Were you recently diagnosed with a medical condition that involves a significant disability? Or were you recently injured in an incident that has resulted in a long-term need for recovery and rehabilitation, coupled with the inability to return to work? In either situation, you may be wondering about your eligibility for Social Security Disability… Read More »
