What Veterans Should Know About Filing for Social Security Disability
Typically at some point, disabled veterans will have to deal with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Why? Because disabled veterans are able to collect both disability and veteran disability benefits simultaneously. However, both the social security disability and veteran disability systems are very different from one another. Here’s what you
How Does Social Security View Disability Claims for Back Pain?
Lots of people experience back pain. Maybe it’s from years of cutting hair at a salon or working a job that causes strain on the back. Many times spinal conditions that cause discomfort in the body will increase with age, including chronic conditions like scoliosis and osteoarthritis, inflammatory conditions like
How Do You Qualify Medically for Social Security Disability or SSI?
While the whole Social Security process might be confusing and might even feel like sending a message in a bottle for help, there are actually steps and checks in place to help individuals qualify for disability benefits. After you submit your application, the social security office makes sure that you
What Are My Chances of Winning a Social Security Disability Appeal?
So you’ve gone through the entire social security application process and yet you’ve still been denied disability benefits. This is probably frustrating on a variety of levels because you may be in physical pain and are unable to work, which is putting your whole life on hold. You probably have
Will a Personal Injury Settlement Cause Me to Lose My Social Security Disability Benefits?
Personal injuries can be life changing, affecting everything from your health to your ability to work. If you receive social security disability benefits, that can be very helpful towards some of your expenses. With a complicated approval process, however, there are a lot of requirements you must meet before you
What SSDI Benefits are Available for Disabled Children?
For individuals who have children living with a disability or for individuals who live with a disability and have children, they may wonder what kind of Social Security Administration financial benefits their child qualifies for, especially when medical expenses can accumulate. A disabled child that’s eligible for benefits should be
Do I Qualify for SSI?
People living with a disability or injury might not be able to work because their condition limits them from what they can do. Some job requirements like heavy lifting, movement, and other physicalities can make it especially challenging. Because of this, these individuals might qualify for SSI, or Supplemental Security
Tips on Winning My SSDI Reconsideration Appeal
So your claim has been rejected and you’re hoping to seek approval via a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) reconsideration appeal. The good news is that the appeals process is not uncommon, whether you’re in Charleston, SC or across the country in Portland, OR. It’s an unfortunate fact that people
Do I Need a Lawyer for All Stages of the Disability Process?
Have you been unable to work because of an injury or illness? Then you’ve probably considered applying for disability Social Security benefits. However, whether it’s someone applying in Charleston, SC or Pittsburgh, PA, most people are rejected during the SSDI application process, often because they don’t hire an attorney who specializes
What’s the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are both federal programs that assist disabled people. But before you hire a disability attorney, you may be asking yourself, what is the difference between SSI and SSDI? Believe it or not, other than the similar-sounding acronyms, there are many