You may have applied for Social Security Disability benefits after developing a medical condition or suffering from an injury. While these benefits would help you due to your inability to work, your request has been denied. This turn of events can be greatly...
Social Security Disability
Could a journal help you win your SSDI claim?
When you’re suffering from a chronic, disabling condition, you probably often feel like it’s not the disease but the symptoms that really wear you down. Chronic pain and severe fatigue are two of the most commonly reported symptoms of those with enduring medical...
Can people qualify for SSDI benefits because they have diabetes?
Diabetes has become one of the most common chronic medical conditions in the United States. Although type 1 diabetes remains relatively rare, type 2 diabetes affects a significant portion of the population, particularly older adults and those in the later stages of...
Are you ready to request an SSDI reconsideration?
You make contributions to Social Security with each paycheck, but you probably know very little about the benefits programs. Most people hope to never need benefits other than retirement payments, as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are only...
Do migraines and seizures qualify for SSDI benefits?
People who have not ever experienced a migraine often fail to understand how debilitating migraines can be. Although people may better understand how frightening and concerning a seizure can be to experience, people don't understand how many medical restrictions a...
What categories of disabilities qualify for SSDI benefits?
If you're facing a disability and looking into Social Security disability benefits, the first thing you need to know is if your condition qualifies. The simple fact that you can no longer return to work is a good place to start this process, but the government is...
Gathering evidence is key to a successful SSDI appeal
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has the difficult jobs of tracking Social Security payroll contributions, maintaining employee records and handling disability and retirement benefits claims. The average worker who has made a lifetime of contributions to the...
Closed SSA offices can cause serious delays
It's been more than a year since many of the Social Security Administration (SSA) offices closed down. This originally happened in early March of 2020. That means this has been going on for nearly two years, and those offices are still closed. The offices aren't...
2 common reasons Social Security Disability benefits are denied
If you are unable to work and are finding it difficult to support yourself, one of the options open to you may be to seek Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability is available to people who have qualifying medical conditions that are expected to...
Are there expedited SSDI approvals available?
You go to the doctor because of some concerning or progressing symptoms. After a few tests or a visit to a specialist, you find yourself facing an ominous diagnosis. Perhaps you have a degenerative condition like multiple sclerosis. Maybe you have an advanced form of...