If you have applied for, and been denied, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits chances are you are involved in one of the appeal stages. The first right of appeal you have is to ask for a reconsideration of your case. If you are still denied at that stage, you can go to a hearing and explain your case to … Read More
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits are available to workers who have become disabled and are not able to work. The determination as to whether you qualify is based upon being able to prove you are disabled, and having worked long enough to qualify. The second prong of this test; working long enough to qualify, can become confusing. It is … Read More
To get Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) you have be disabled and have worked long enough to earn the required number of work credits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps track of your work history, will look over the medical evidence you supply regarding your condition, and either approve or deny your request. If you are approved benefit payments begin … Read More
Heart disease is caused by buildup of fat inside the arteries, which narrows and/or hardens the arteries to the point that blood cannot flow properly. In addition to an improper blood flow, patients with heart disease also suffer from a lack of oxygen to their heart. If you are experiencing shortness of breath or severe chest pain it is a … Read More
If you are not able to work due to a disability, the amount of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) you are awarded may or may not be enough to pay your bills. If your award is too low, you can also apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to help pick up the slack. But not every application for either SSDI … Read More
Both Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplement Security Income (SSI) can help you bridge an income gap if you are disabled and not able to earn a wage. SSDI is awarded based upon your actual disability and the amount of work credits you have earned, while SSI is a needs based program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) … Read More
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is a benefit paid to workers who are no longer able to work due to a disability. To qualify you have to meet both a medical standard, and show you have earned enough work credits. The medical element of the case is largely determined by the proof you provide from your treating physicians, outlining your … Read More
If you are disabled and applied for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), but the Social Security Administration (SSA) has denied your application you may be wondering what step to take next. Unfortunately it is not uncommon for applications for benefits to be denied on the first go around, but fortunately it is also not uncommon for people to gain approval … Read More
Disabilities come in many shapes and sizes. Your condition is unique to you, and as long as you are limited by the disability you suffer from, you could qualify for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees this program and awards benefits based on findings that workers have become or are so disabled as to not … Read More
Filing for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is a complicated process. First, you are probably feeling overwhelmed just at the thought of not being able to work anymore and second, you are now staring down a lot of paperwork that can be confusing. It is important to get the facts straight and provide the right information when you apply for … Read More
