For an adult to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, their medical condition typically needs to meet two specific standards. The first is that it must be so severe that it prevents them from any sort of gainful employment. The second is...
Social Security Disability
How long must you work to qualify for SSDI benefits?
Only those who have worked for years and who have serious medical issues will typically qualify for federal disability benefits. There are a lot of rules that apply to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The average person doesn't need to know these...
What are the main steps in the SSDI appeals process?
When you are living with a health condition that has left you with a disability, you may be ready to seek out the benefits you’ve earned from the government. Like many, you may have your Social Security Disability Insurance claim denied the first time you apply. If...
What are your chances of getting SSDI by appealing your denial?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a complex system that most people don't understand very well. However, there are certain popular stories about social security that most people know. For example, many people have heard that applying for SSDI benefits can...
Work-related hearing loss impacts your entire life
Many professions come with an exposure to high levels of noise. These loud sounds can cause serious problems for the workers. The employers should provide hearing protection for these individuals, so they aren’t at risk of permanent hearing loss. The Occupational...
Can you get disability benefits for a brain injury?
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your life may look very different from before. You may be unable to retain your job or unable to go about everyday life on your own. Just having a TBI is not enough to qualify for Social Security Disability...
When does schizophrenia begin?
Schizophrenia, even when treated properly, can be a disability. It makes it hard for many people to tell what is real and what is not. At any level of severity, this is a serious issue that can make it impossible to work. But when does the disease make itself known?...
Denied Social Security Disability? You can appeal that decision
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...
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....
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...
