Social Security Disability

Did you know that more than 8.3 million people benefitted from Social Security Disability in 2021? That is 4.1% of the population between the ages of 18 and 64. Social Security Disability is available to individuals who became disabled at least 12 months prior....

Once your condition improves to a point where you can reasonably work again, you might wonder what that means for your SSDI benefits. What you might find surprising is that just because you return to work might not mean the end of your benefits. Understanding the...

Obviously, people who cannot work struggle financially while their Social Security Disability application is pending. Generally, approval for Social Security Disability will take between four months to 24 months. Ordinarily, a competent attorney or representative acts...

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act is known as ERISA, and it is a federal act that often covers persons who have a private short-term and long-term disability plan with their employers. The ERISA claims are covered under an insurance disability plan, often...

Despite its purpose of helping people, the Social Security Administration is about as warm and fuzzy as the IRS. It is, for many, a faceless, bureaucratic giant. You are not alone if you received a perfunctory denial for Social Security Disability, nor is it...

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes you to have seizures. If your condition is severe enough to disrupt your life and keep you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration describes the criteria...

Social Security Disability Insurance provides help to disabled workers but may not cover all expenses for a family with children. For example, the maximum benefits in 2021 were $3,148 and jumped slightly to $3,345 in 2022. Families relying on this support can...

Mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder disrupt the daily lives of millions of Americans each day. The National Alliance on Mental Illness notes that those suffering from these conditions may be eligible to avail themselves of certain Social...

When you apply for Social Security Disability, certain mental disorders and physical problems may fit into specific categories called “listings.” Generally, the Social Security Administration is supposed to consider whether your disability meets or equals a listing...

Social Security Disability Insurance is a resource that you can tap into if you meet certain criteria and need help making ends meet due to a disability. If the SSA responds to your SSDI claim with a denial, though, you might feel that you have no options left. It is...