Many individuals who have a disabling injury that affects their ability to work find themselves forced to file for either Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to support themselves -- or both. Ultimately, when you file your...
How does Pennsylvania compensate workers for lost limbs?
Amputations or traumatic limb losses are some of the most life-altering injuries someone can suffer on the job. Some people will suffer a machinery failure or car crash while working that instantly severs a body part. Other times, the body gets hurt so badly doctors...
Cognitive impairments and qualifying for Social Security Disability
Cognitive impairments may impact a person's memory, emotional well-being, and behavior, affecting an individual's functional abilities at both home and work. You may find it helpful to learn about the different cognitive impairments that exist. These each affect...
Heading to your Social Security Disability Hearing? Read this first
Your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim was denied -- then, denied again. You filed for a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and waited months for your chance to plead your case. The last thing you want to do is to let a simple mistake ruin...
How soon after an injury can you think about filing for Social Security Disability?
Your career was heading the right direction and your life felt like it was fully on track -- and then an accident changed everything. In seconds, life as you knew it was over. You’ve been left with chronic back pain from compressed nerves in your back,...
Can mental health conditions qualify someone for SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be one of the least understood benefits available for American citizens. People don't understand what it takes to qualify for benefits, and they don't readily understand the different kinds of benefits available, which...
When is diabetes disabling?
Diabetes is a fairly common disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly one out of every 10 Americans suffers from the condition in one form or another. For the most part, merely having diabetes isn’t enough for the Social...
How to keep your Social Security Disability claim moving forward
You already know that the majority of people who file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits get denied. You may even be prepared to file an appeal. But you can take steps today that will both eliminate unnecessary delays in your claim and reduce the odds of a...
How long will you have to wait for a Social Security hearing?
By the time you decide to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you likely have already incurred substantial medical expenses and may have also missed out on many days of work. The fact that you find yourself struggling financially can be the motive for...
Why your Social Security Disability claim got denied
You know that your condition prevents you from working -- but getting the government to acknowledge that as a fact can be hard. Social Security denies more than half of the disability claims it receives every year, but most people find the denial letters they receive...