Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Will SSD Eligibility Change in 2026?
Were you recently injured in an accident? Or have you been seeing health care providers to seek a diagnosis for disabling medical symptoms that you are experiencing? In either circumstance — whether your disability has arisen out of an injury or a disease — you may be eligible to obtain disability benefits through the… Read More »
What Should I Expect from the SSD Claims Process?
Were you recently diagnosed with a serious injury or disabling medical condition? If so, you may already be thinking about applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, also known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. As you begin to think about the application process and to find a lawyer to assist you, you… Read More »
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 »
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 »
SSER Versus SSDI Payments
Were you recently diagnosed with a serious medical condition, or did you sustain a significant injury that is going to prevent you from working for an extended period of time? In either situation, if you are nearing full retirement age but are not yet there, you may be wondering if you should consider applying… Read More »
