Social Security — Disability

Sometimes, those who suffer from disabling injuries don’t have the option of working a different job. For example, someone who has worked in a factory for many years and who has no other practical skills may find it difficult to work a desk job in another industry....

The onset of a disabling medical condition could be slow, as is the case with a progressive disorder, or it could be instantaneous, possibly the result of a traumatic injury. Whether your condition has slowly worsened for several years or your situation changed in a...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) exists for a logical reason. Those who have worked hard to support themselves and their families can get hurt or develop a medical condition that leaves them unable to work and struggling to cover basic cost of living...

After being injured or otherwise becoming disabled, you will likely go through a long process, full of pitfalls and appeals, before you can receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.  Once the process of acquiring benefits is behind you, it’s not uncommon to...

Yes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does approve applications for disabling mental health conditions. Unfortunately, it is notoriously hard for Social Security Disability (SSD) claims involving mental health to find approval initially. Since the burden of...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits help protect people who work for a living from financial hardship due to medical issues. Someone who has worked for long enough can potentially apply for benefits if they develop a medical that leaves them unable to...

You need to be careful when filing for disability benefits. Even a slight error in your application process could see your claim dismissed, which can be quite heartbreaking, especially if your case is valid. Are you thinking of or in the process of filing for...

As someone who has been employed for years and now has a disabling medical condition, you may have a strong claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Your condition is serious enough that you can't work any longer or you need help managing the...

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits isn't easy. Not only is do you need to work for long enough to qualify, but you also have to have a medical condition that meets very strict standards. Most workers can only receive SSDI when they...

People usually don't bother learning much about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) because they assume they will never need it. Only after they get diagnosed with a severe medical condition or suffer a debilitating injury do they start to wonder whether they...