For those who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) does a periodic review known as a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) to ensure its recipients still meet the qualifications. The SSA mainly looks to see if your condition has medically improved, and if so, your SSDI review may render you at […]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and Disability Benefits for MS
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) has declared March to be Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, and we’d like to take this time to discuss the process a person who is unable to work because of MS must go through in order to be approved for Social Security disability benefits. Disabilities Resulting from Multiple Sclerosis Multiple […]
Do I Qualify for Lupus Social Security Disability Benefits?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause a variety of symptoms, from fatigue to abnormal blood clotting and ulcers. These symptoms range in severity, and the progression of the disease depends on the person. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, approximately 5 million people worldwide have the disease, and more than 16,000 […]
American Heart Month Raises Awareness of Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Impairments
You may notice a lot of people wearing red this month — that’s because it’s February and the American Heart Foundation has designated February as American Heart Month. They’re wearing red to remind people that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and to educate them on the important […]
Are You Aware That You Can Collect SSDI benefits for Glaucoma and Other Visual Disorders?
January marks The National Eye Institute’s annual Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. It’s estimated that over 3 million people suffer from glaucoma — and many are unaware they have it. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which intraocular […]
Common Questions About Social Security Disability Claims
1. Am I eligible for Social Security disability benefits? This is among the top questions asked by those suffering from disabling conditions. The short answer is that you may qualify for SSDI benefits if: You have worked for long enough in a job that paid into the Social Security system; AND You are found to […]
2019 Brings Changes in Social Security Benefits
Almost every year, there are changes to Social Security and the different types of benefits and 2019 will be no exception. Here’s the biggest changes Social Security, Social Security Income and Social Security disability beneficiaries can look forward to. A 2.8 % COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) Increase Based on the increase in the Consumer […]
An Independent Medical Exam Could Determine the Outcome of Your Long-Term Disability Claim
When you file a claim for long-term disability benefits in Houston, it’s not uncommon for an employer, insurance company or legal counsel to request that you submit to an Independent Medical Examination (IME). However, in many cases, these examinations are anything but “independent.” In order to collect long-term disability benefits, you must establish that your […]
How Do I Prove That I Can’t Do Sedentary Work?
Being unable to continue performing past relative work due to a disability is not the same as being unable to work at all when it comes to being approved for Social Security disability benefits. When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will subject your claim to a rigorous evaluation process […]
Social Security Disability Back Pay: What You Need To Know
The Social Security disability application process is a waiting game that can take months or years to complete. Application denials, new submission attempts and frustrating delays in communication are common occurrences when applying for Social Security disability benefits. Back Pay refers to the benefits you would have received had your claim been approved immediately. The […]
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