Injuries can go beyond the physical
You’ve been a proud and honest worker your entire life, but this has changed recently. You’ve suffered an injury that impedes your ability to work as usual. After receiving medical treatment, you have been given an expected timeline for your physical recovery....
Accuracy is key when filing an SSD claim
You’ve worked full-time for decades and there has rarely been a moment that you’ve been unemployed. Claiming any kind of government support has been the last thing on your mind. Sadly, you’ve recently come down with a debilitating condition that makes it impossible...
How long does a disability have to last to qualify for SSDI?
If you're thinking about applying for SSDI benefits, you know that your disability has to be defined as such by the government. The definition that they use is quite strict. It even includes the timeframe for which your disability has to last. What you'll find is that...
What is an on-the-record review?
When appealing a denied disability claim, you can request an on-the-record (OTR) review before the hearing with an administrative law judge. With an OTR review, the judge will evaluate your file based on the medical evidence you provided and can issue a decision...
Could an eating disorder become a disability?
People are able to seek Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for both physical and mental disabilities. When asked for the stereotypical idea of someone who has a disability, a lot of people imagine someone who is sitting in a wheelchair because they have...
Can you appeal a denied SSDI claim?
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be an invaluable resource when you are no longer able to work and provide for your family due to a disability or a long-term illness. However, SSD benefits are awarded on a case-by-case basis, which means that applications...
Early-onset Alzheimer’s and SSDI
Alzheimer’s disease isn’t exclusively a condition that affects those 65 and over. Sometimes it strikes people earlier in life. Those who are diagnosed with the disease in their 40s or 50s are considered to have early-onset (or younger-onset) Alzheimer’s. People in...
Handling gaps in treatment history or refusal of care in your SSD claim
When you filed for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you were asked to provide a lot of information – including information about the medical treatment you’ve received for your conditions. The only problem is that you have some gaps in your care. There were...
Peripheral neuropathy: An often-debilitating condition
Many people don’t realize how much they rely on nerves for the body to function properly. When there’s damage to the nerves, the body may not work as it should. One condition that can occur with nerve damage is peripheral neuropathy. This condition can lead to pain...
When can a broken bone lead to an SSDI benefits claim?
Typically, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are only available to those with long-term and severe medical issues. Terminal illnesses and permanent injuries can qualify someone for SSDI benefits. Temporary medical issues, regardless of how severe,...