When the Americans with Disabilities Act passed, the public was generally thrilled. It was one of those rare instances where both sides could agree that something needed to be done. The Act helped with access to public areas and many other challenges that disabled...
Who qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance?
There is an extensive list of injuries and illnesses that automatically qualify the injured applicant for SSDI. If a citizen’s impairment is on the list, they are generally acknowledged to be disabled somehow. It can be either a bodily system or a function. Some...
Social Security Administration adds new compassionate allowances
In August 2020, Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul announced the expansion of their Compassionate Allowances program. This recent move allows the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help thousands of Americans in need by adding five new diseases to the...
Can you work while applying for SSDI benefits?
Many people rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to meet their daily needs. However, before the government approves your application, you may need to find ways to support your family without that assistance. Is it possible to work without...
Can you work while applying for SSDI benefits?
Many people rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to meet their daily needs. However, before the government approves your application, you may need to find ways to support your family without that assistance. Is it possible to work without...
Naming someone as a contact about your disability
The Social Security Administration's (SSA's) application process for disability benefits is complicated and length, so you naturally want to do everything you can to make things easier for yourself. That means choosing your answers to certain questions the SSA will...
What happens if your Social Security Disability claim is denied?
You have waited for months to hear something from the Social Security Administration (SSA) about your disability claim -- only to have your hopes turned into frustrations because your claim was denied. So, what's next? If your Social Security Disability (SSDI) claim...
Can you get disability benefits for Addison’s diseases?
Addison's disease, or adrenal insufficiency, is a relatively unknown disorder -- even though President John F. Kennedy suffered from the condition -- that can be quite disabling. In many cases, the disease sneaks up on its victims because its primary symptom is an...
Who ends up on Social Security Disability?
When clients come into our office to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, they're often going through the absolute worst time of their lives. Not only are they coping with the physical or mental issues that prevent them from working -- along with...
Your duty to get treated and a Social Security Disability claim
When you file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, one of the questions that the disability examiner is going to ask is, "Have you gotten treatment for your condition?" It's an important question. Many mental and physical conditions do respond well to...
