Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are commonly confused. Either people think they are the same thing or they do not know what makes them different. Social Security and SSI are, in fact, different programs. Both programs are, however, administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Here, we will go further into what distinguishes…
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What Are SSDI Work Credits?
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…
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How Do You Apply for Disability Benefits for a Mental Illness?
While many associated disability benefits with those who have suffered physical illness or injury preventing them from being able to secure gainful employment, disability benefits are also available to those with qualifying mental illnesses. Some such mental illnesses may include bipolar or anxiety disorder. In fact, a variety of other mental illnesses that may prevent…
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Should I Hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer
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…
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What Deferring the Collection of Payroll Taxes Could Mean for Social Security
Social Security is often at the center of some very heated political debates. People have strong feelings about Social Security and it seems as if some threat or another to the Social Security system is being talked about on various news outlets. Once again Social Security is in the headlines. President Trump made an announcement…
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Thousands of Americans Died While Waiting for a Social Security Disability Hearing
Social Security programs provide much needed benefits to those in need across the U.S. Two programs run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) provide disability payments. The first program is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides financial assistance to adults who are unable to work due to a physical or mental disability. The other program…
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What Is a Residual Functional Capacity Form?
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…
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Factors to Consider in Hiring the Right Attorney
The Social Security disability claim process can be much more overwhelming than a person may initially anticipate. Retaining a lawyer to help you apply for disability benefits or appeal a decision rendered by the SSA on a disability claim can bring you a great deal of peace of mind as you try to access these…
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What is Disability Determination Services (DDS)?
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…
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Will an Anxiety Disorder Qualify You for Disability Benefits?
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…
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