Social Security Disability

There is little question that mental health issues can be debilitating. Some people have such serious mental health concerns that they require hospitalization for them. Other people need ongoing therapy and may be unable to live independently or have a job because of...

Disabilities are more common in the United States than many people realize. The statistics for 2019, for instance, noted that roughly 13.2% of all Americans have a disability. This is not necessarily spread out evenly across all demographics. While it is certainly...

Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federal benefit designed to provide financial support for people with disabilities. While applying for SSD, it is important that you complete the paperwork as accurately as possible. Additionally, you need to provide supporting...

Your employer withholds taxes from each of your paychecks. You rarely think about paying into Social Security as well with every paycheck. Most workers will claim those accrued benefits when they retire, but some will need other kinds of Social Security benefits...

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, clinical depression is recognized as a disability. For the purposes of Social Security Disability benefits, however, individuals may only qualify for benefits when they meet certain standards regarding the severity of the...

The process of applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) can be arduous. Besides the tons of supporting documents to submit, trying to understand the SSD terminology can leave you feeling as though you are learning a foreign language. Further, you may be wondering...

More than likely, you started your Social Security Disability (SSD) application online -- or you worked with a claims representative in your local office to complete the application over the phone. What happens next? Now that you’ve given the Social Security...

You may have spent your adult years raising a family and taking care of your home. You may not have worked very much outside your home, if at all. Your medical condition makes it difficult for you to earn a living. Now, you may be wondering if you qualify for SSD...

People who file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) likely know that they can expect a long wait for a decision -- and approvals aren't guaranteed. For some people, however, the situation is different. Some applicants who have life-threatening medical...

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are designed to offer much-needed financial assistance to individuals who are no longer able to work due to injury or illness.  Unfortunately, most SSD claims are denied on the first application thanks to the complicated...