What Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability?
In order to receive Social Security Disability Benefits, you must qualify to receive them. The Social Security Office in your area may ask you to submit to a series of tests to determine your physical and mental ability to work. If you are struggling to make ends meet, find yourself suffering from an illness, injury […]
Workers’ Comp Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits
If you, as an employee, have a debilitating accident at work, there are insurance and government benefits available to you and your family. These include: Even though the sources of these benefits differ (federal vs. state), they are interrelated and you may not be able to receive all benefits at their maximum amount. This is referred to […]
Stage 4: SSDI Appeals
Step 4 of SSDI Reconsideration – Appeals Council Review Of the millions of applications received by the Social Security Administration (SSA) each year, only 30% are approved at the initial stage of the application process. So, what happens to the remaining 70%? If you choose to move forward in the Social Security Disability Insurance claims […]
Stage 3: SSDI Hearing
Step 3 of SSDI Reconsideration – The Hearing If you are thinking about filing for SSD, it is important to understand stage 3 of the Social Security Disability Insurance claims process: the SSDI Hearing. This is often considered a critical step in pursuing disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, but the cycle of an […]
Stage 2: SSDI Reconsideration Process
Step 2 of the SSDI Process: Reconsideration Level or First Appeal If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the steps involved. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has organized the process into five distinct stages. Because the cycle of an SSD claim can be lengthy, understanding each […]
Stage 1: SSDI Application Process
Step 1 of SSDI Process – Initial Application To qualify for SSDI, a person must meet the Social Security Administration’s strict criteria for disability. This includes proving that their condition is severe enough to prevent any substantial gainful activity. The SSDI application process can be complex, and many initial applications are denied. That’s why, if […]
Thinking About Filing for Social Security Disability?
Filing for and receiving Social Security disability is a long process, made more so by the fact that you have medical problems and may not be not working. Although some cases are approved at the initial level, many claims end up at hearing, and the time from the initial application to hearing can extend over […]