When you are finally approved for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits, it can be a huge weight off your shoulders. However, if you are like many SSDI recipients, you may have some questions. A common question is if your benefits will increase if your...
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Social Security Disability
2 easy ways to destroy your Social Security Disability claim
It’s not easy to make the decision to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits after a lifetime of working and providing for yourself – but you had no choice. Your condition has simply made it impossible for you to remain gainfully employed in any...
3 things to know about compassionate allowances
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...
How long does it take to get through an SSDI appeal?
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....
What happens when you file a reconsideration on your SSDI claim?
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,...
Why the SSA will periodically review your medical condition
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...
Can you get SSDI for asthma?
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...
Can you get SSDI for dizziness?
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...
Can you get Social Security Disability for headaches?
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,...
Can a DUI impact your Social Security Disability?
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...