Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. However, applying for SSDI benefits can be a complex and lengthy process, and many applicants find their...
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Can I return to work without losing my disability benefits?
Some people receiving disability benefits may want to return to work but worry about losing their benefits. There are some situations in which a person receiving benefits can return to work without losing those benefits. When can you return to work without losing your...
Does my injury qualify me for disability insurance?
If you have suffered an injury that has impaired your ability to work, you may be wondering if you qualify for disability insurance. The answer depends on several factors. What factors determine whether an injured person qualifies? Qualifying for disability insurance...
Why is it important to hire a lawyer for my disability hearing
If you meet the definition of disability established by the Social Security Administration, you may qualify for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. As part of the SSDI application or appeal process, you may have to attend an SSA hearing....
Will my benefit increase if my disability worsens?
If you are fully disabled, it may seem logical that a worsening condition should warrant a larger benefit. However, your benefit amount depends on your salary history, not the degree or type of disability. The important point is how your disability impacts your...
Social Security denied my disability claim. What do I do now?
The Social Security Administration provides disability benefits if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. You must have a medical condition that keeps you from working for at least a year. Unfortunately, the SSA denies initial disability claims about...
How long does an SSD appeal take?
Applying for SSDI may become an exhausting prospect. From initial application to a decision may take up to a full year. When that decision comes in, what if it is a denial? It is normal to face rejection on the first go-round in seeking SSDI benefits. There are steps...
How long do I have to file a Social Security disability claim?
It is time. You and your employer have concluded that your medical ailment will prevent you from working at least for the next year and maybe even for the rest of your life. Applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits seems like a logical choice in order to...
Does Child Support Affect My Disability Benefits?
If you are a recipient of disability benefits, you are very likely aware that any external income will affect it. However, if you are on disability benefits and are responsible for paying child support, you may also be curious how the child support requirement affects...
Social Security Disability Insurance program to last thru 2052
On April 22, the Social Security Administration (SSA) made an announcement that should serve as good new for disability benefits recipients. They announced that its disability trust fund should be able to support recipients for another 20 years.Their latest estimates...