Workers under the age of 65 who are unable to work due to certain qualifying disabilities may apply for Social Security disability benefits. Generally speaking, eligibility to receive disability benefits will depend on a workers’ inability to continue in the same line of work combined with the inability to adapt or adjust to a new…

The Social Security Administration will usually pay a monthly benefit to those who are unable to work for a year or more due to a disability. If you are hoping to receive Social Security disability benefits, there are several requirements you must comply with to have your benefits application approved. First, you must have a…

Hiring an attorney can feel like a big, official step. Recruiting the professional sport of a licensed legal professional to help you through your Social Security disability claim need not be added stressed. In fact, hiring a Social Security disability attorney can take a huge weight off of your shoulders. Here, we discuss whether you…

Filing a claim for Social Security disability benefits can be extremely document-intensive. The required paperwork and forms you will be required to submit and retain may quickly pile up. While there is much paperwork to keep track of, the documentation is a critical aspect of your claim. Understanding the purpose and role of the documents…

The number of departments, agencies, and other government entities involved in disability claims can boggle the mind. There are multiple entities involved in the process and each one can play a vital role in rendering a final decision on a disability application. It can be important to understand the role each plays as you navigate…

Most people immediately begin thinking about physical limitations when disability is mentioned. There is, however, a variety of disabilities that relate to mental and emotional capabilities. Mental and emotional disabilities can limit a person’s ability to retain gainful employment just as much, and more in some cases, than a physical disability. The Social Security Administration…

If you have a disabling condition that will prevent you from substantial gainful activity, work, for at least 12 months, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. SSD benefits can provide critical financial support to those prevented from working due to a disabling condition. In order to access SSD benefits, however, you…

In order to be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity. Essentially, this means that you have a disability preventing you from having a job that will support your cost of living. Because of this basic SSDI requirement, many receiving benefits are reluctant…