Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Insurance is meant to help cover life’s expenses for a person who worked hard and then became unable to continue working due to a medical condition. One of the primary complaints about this program is that it takes a long time to go through...

You filed your Social Security Disability (SSDI) application months ago, filled out every form they sent, answered every phone call and even attended a consultative exam at the agency’s request. Then, you waited. When your claim was finally processed, it was denied....

It’s frustrating to suffer from a disability that keeps you from working – and even more frustrating to wait months after filing your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim only to get a cold, flat denial in the mail. You have the option to file an appeal,...

When you start receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, you need to expect periodic reviews of your disability or illness. The reviews determine whether you are still eligible to continue receiving these benefits. The frequency of the reviews depends...

Social Security Disability Insurance, otherwise known as SSDI, is there to help people who cannot work any longer because of a disability. There are a few different requirements that all people need to meet to get SSDI, but the first thing to establish is that your...

If every time you get up you begin to feel dizzy, you might be finding it difficult to do your job. Maybe you can’t get to work on time or you aren’t able to complete a shift. It may be possible for you to get Social Security Disability Insurance for dizziness. As...

There is nothing more upsetting than getting ready for your day and feeling a serious headache coming on. You may see auras or hear unusual sounds that signal that a severe headache is on its way and will have a major impact on your next few days. Headaches,...

You have Social Security Disability because you have ongoing health issues. You can still drive, but you do so sparingly. Recently, you went out to drink with friends, and on the way home you were stopped and accused of a DUI. While you know that you weren’t drunk and...

If you plan to seek out Social Security Disability, it is important that you get as much medical documentation of your condition as you can. Sometimes, having a second or even third opinion is a good choice, because having multiple doctors or providers agree on the...

A lot of people who file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits suffer from painful, chronic conditions – but they mistakenly assume that the Social Security Administration will automatically factor their pain into things when making a decision on the claim....