You did everything you could to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with the information they would need to make a decision about your disability claim. You filled out the documents as well as you could with the information you had on hand. You were...
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Month: May 2020
How many veterans suffer injuries and disabilities?
Many people who have not joined the military only have a sense of what that lifestyle looks like from movies and TV shows. These are often very inaccurate. For instance, it’s easy to assume that everyone who signs up is going to get deployed into a combat zone, but...
Ready for some good news? The Social Security Disability backlog is getting better
If you have a disability that prevents you from working and have been waiting months (or years) for your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim to make it through the process, you can probably use a little good news. That makes it exciting to learn that the federal...
What sort of injuries qualify for Social Security Disability?
Those who are born with a disabling physical or mental condition often have a better chance of getting approval for their Social Security Disability claim. This is because they have a long and detailed record of their condition and its treatment strategies. Such a...
How many people secure SSDI benefits during an appeal?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides a critical financial safety net for those who suffer injuries or develop disabling medical conditions that leave them unable to maintain gainful employment or perform the tasks of caring for themselves....
How does the VA assess and qualify a disabling injury?
Working as a military service member exposes you to a broad range of dangers and risks. People can suffer physical injuries in a military conflict or while serving in a rescue operation due to a natural disaster. Others could suffer significant emotional trauma...
Tips to prevent a Social Security Disability claim denial
When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD), there exists a remarkably high probability that your application will be denied. This is normal in most cases, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes an exacting approach to reviewing and subsequently...