Many people know that applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) isn’t a quick process. For many people, lengthy waits happen after they apply. Some face denials and then have to take the time to appeal. All of this means that they might be left to...
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Month: March 2020
When do SSDI benefits actually start?
The main question many people have about SSDI benefits is how much they are going to get. It’s different for everyone and depends on a lot of factors, so answering that question requires an in-depth look at the case. The second question they ask is when those benefits...
Gather more information if your disability application is denied
One category of injury that may qualify for support through Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is the traumatic brain injury categorization. People who have suffered a traumatic brain injury will have various levels of lasting symptoms, which is something that...
Long-term disability denied? You have a right to appeal
When you suffer a sudden disability, it can be hard to know what to expect. You need to support yourself and want to make sure that you can do so, but without knowing much about Social Security Disability, you may not know what you need to do to obtain the benefits...
How your unique medical situation could impact an SSDI claim
When the Social Security Administration (SSA) makes a decision about an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, they typically do so after a review of both the application and any medical documentation submitted by the applicant. The...
How many SSD claims get denied?
You apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, and you think you have a bulletproof case. You used to have a promising career. Now you’re injured, and you cannot work anymore. It will last for at least 12 months and likely for the rest of your life. Then you...
New rule makes it harder for some to qualify for Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) were always designed to provide safety nets for the sick or disabled. Well, that net just got a little more frayed thanks to a new rule that goes into place on April 27. When a disability...