Category Archives: Social Security Disability
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 »
Can I Have A Savings Account If I Am Receiving SSD Benefits?
If you are in the process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD benefits), or if you are currently receiving SSD payments, you may know that receiving money through earned income can complicate your eligibility for benefits and can, in many cases, disqualify you from receiving SSD benefits altogether. Yet it is possible… Read More »
What Current And Former Military Personnel Should Know About SSDI Benefits
Disabilities can result in any adult being unable to work, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and other facts. Whether you work in a professional, white-collar environment or you have a job that requires manual labor, you could develop an illness or suffer a serious injury that prevents you from working in any meaningful… Read More »
What Type Of Disability Benefits Should I Be Applying For?
After a serious injury or a diagnosis with a debilitating illness, it can be difficult to know precisely what steps you should be taking in order to be eligible for disability benefits. In some cases, you may be eligible for private disability benefits because your employer has a private disability insurance policy, but you… Read More »
