As soon as you become disabled, you should apply for Social Security Disability benefits. After applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, there is a five-month waiting period. This means that payments will not begin until six months from the beginning of your disability. If you apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social…
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Common Challenges in the Social Security Disability Application Process
If you are about to apply for Social Security disability benefits, the last thing you probably want to consider are the hurdles ahead. It is a reality, however, that applicants must face in order to help them succeed in this often frustrating process. Here, we will take a look at some of the common challenges…
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The Role of Medical Experts at a Disability Hearing
If your initial application for Social Security disability benefits has been denied, you should request a hearing. This is one of the first available steps in the disability application appeals process. At this hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) from the Social Security Administration will oversee the process. Furthermore, the ALJ will evaluate your claim,…
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Disability Benefits for Stroke Victims
A stroke is a serious health event and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), a stroke occurs when there is a block in the blood flow to the brain. You see, a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients, transported by blood flow, to the brain is essential….
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Does Meningitis Qualify for Disability Benefits?
If you are living with meningitis or some of its lasting effects, you know how debilitating this type of health condition can be. Furthermore, you may have found yourself unable to go to work or find new employment under your new health limitations. This can be scary and you may be scrambling to see what…
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What Health Conditions Automatically Qualify for SSDI?
When you are in pain, unwell, and struggling on a day-to-day basis in addition to the fact that you find yourself unable to work due to your health status, the prospect of having to go through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process can seem like too much. Yes, applying for these benefits can…
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Medical Records Are Key in Your SSDI Application
In your application for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to know about your physical or mental disability. They will review your application for confirmation that your disability prevents you from working for at least a year. What are they looking for in particular? The SSA wants objective medical evidence that clearly supports…
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How You Can File a Request for Reconsideration
Has your application for Social Security disability benefits been denied? It can be disheartening, but do not lose hope! Many more people have success on the various levels of appeal after the initial denial. The first step is to file a Request for Reconsideration. Here’s how you can do that. Request for Reconsideration Process The…
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Are Some Disability Claims Harder to Prove than Others?
Bringing a successful claim for Social Security disability benefits can be difficult. It can feel like an uphill battle. This may be particularly true should you be bringing a claim for a medical condition that may not be as well established as others. It can also be particularly difficult for conditions that can widely range…
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Claims for Early Onset Dementia
Dementia does not just impact those who have already stopped working due to reaching retirement age. Early-onset dementia claims more people than most might fully be aware of. If you or a loved one are exhibiting signs of early onset dementia and it has impacted your ability to maintain a job, then you might want…
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