Category Archives: SSD Eligibility
I Am Receiving SSDI Now; Will My Eligibility Be Reviewed This Year?
You went through the complex process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and perhaps you even had to go through the appeals process in order to get approved. Now that you have been approved and have been receiving the monthly benefits you need, you may be wondering: will my eligibility be reviewed… Read More »
Appealing the SSA’s Decision About Your Eligibility After a Routine Medical Review
The initial process for getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can take a significant amount of time and effort, and in order to be approved, you must provide detailed evidence proving your medical eligibility. Once you are approved, it can be a relief for benefit checks to begin coming in, but… Read More »
How Do I Know If My Disability Is Severe Enough for SSD Eligibility?
Suffering a serious injury or being diagnosed with a serious illness that is going to prevent you from working for a long time — or potentially forever — can be an extremely frightening position to be in. You may not know how you will be able to pay for the high costs of medical… Read More »
Is SSD the Only Type of Disability I Am Eligible to Receive?
If you were diagnosed with a disabling medical condition and are planning to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may be wondering if you could also be eligible for other benefits. In short, your eligibility for other types of benefits will depend on your circumstances. Our national SSD eligibility attorneys can tell… 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 »
Does My Medical Condition Count as a Disability for SSDI?
Determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is essential for anybody who has a condition that prevents them from returning to work. Depending on the individual, conditions that make it difficult or impossible to return to work may be physical or mental in nature, and they can arise out of a traumatic… Read More »
Commonly Asked Questions About SSDI Benefits
Whether you recently became disabled yourself, or you are working to help a family member determine their eligibility for disability benefits, it is important to learn more about how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits work and what information is necessary to receive payments. Before beginning the process of applying for disability benefits, disabled… Read More »
Why Was I Denied SSDI Benefits When My Doctor Says I Have a Disability?
Many adults dealing with serious injuries and chronic illnesses are surprised or even shocked when they apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and receive a notice of denial from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you find yourself in this situation, you might be particularly confused if your doctor identified your condition… Read More »
Can a Child Receive Social Security Disability?
When a person becomes disabled, they may be eligible to receive one or more forms of disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. SSDI is designed for disabled adults who have a sufficient work record such that they have paid… Read More »
What to Know About SSDI and Ticket to Work
If you are a disabled adult under the age of 65 and are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, and if you want to find out about becoming financially independent again, you should learn more about the Ticket to Work Program. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Ticket to Work… Read More »
