If you’ve become unable to work due to an injury or medical condition, you may qualify for benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSDI is a federal insurance program that provides monthly benefits to eligible workers who can no longer work. How much a disabled worker receives in monthly Social Security benefits is […]
My SSDI Claim Has Been Denied Twice. What Do I Do Now?
If your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits was denied, don’t get discouraged. It’s not unusual for an SSDI claim to be rejected by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Fortunately, the law allows you to appeal the SSA’s decision. A lot of times, the problem will be that you simply failed to provide […]
If I Have Ovarian Cancer, Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability?
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women and causes more deaths than any other gynecological cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. That’s why Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to focusing attention on this serious disease by educating people on ways to prevent […]
Gastroparesis Awareness Month: Gastroparesis and Social Security Disability
A lot of people have never heard of gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the muscles responsible for moving food through the stomach. The stomach is unable to empty its contents, resulting in symptoms that include pain, retching (dry heaves), acid reflux, nausea/vomiting, and bloating. Gastroparesis is a poorly understood condition. Its exact cause […]
How To Apply For Disability Benefits If You Have Soft Tissue Sarcoma
The symptoms of the soft tissue sarcoma, along with the effects of treatment, often leave an individual so impaired that they are unable to work or perform many of the everyday tasks most people take for granted. If you are unable to work due to the effects of soft tissue sarcoma or other types of […]
What Is a Date Last Insured (DLI)? And How Does It Impact Your SSDI Claim?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits aren’t permanent. In most cases, you only have five years from the date you last paid into Social Security before your SSDI benefits expire. If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, your “date Last Insured” (DLI) will have a big impact on your claim. To better […]
A Look Ahead at Changes in Social Security Benefits for 2021
Each year the Social Security Administration makes adjustments to how they calculate benefits based on several factors, including changes in the cost of living. These changes have a significant effect on how much money a recipient can collect in benefits. 2021 is no different; here are a few of the changes in Social Security benefits […]
Disputing Vocational Experts Testimony in SSDI Claims
Who you have representing you when appealing a denial of disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) could mean the difference between having your claim approved or permanently denied. While a Social Security disability advocate can help you prepare your claim, only a board certified attorney like M. Stanley Whitehead can represent you in […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Social Security Disability Benefits for Brain Injuries
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to place the spotlight on those living with brain injuries and the challenges they face. In this post, we’re going to focus on one area in particular: Social Security disability benefits available for those who are unable to work due to a traumatic brain injury. A traumatic […]
I can’t do my old job. Am I disabled?
Social Security doesn’t decide if you are disabled based on whether you can do your old job. While that is one of the factors, that is not how the law defines “disabled” in the context of Social Security disability benefits. “Disabled” is defined as being unable to “engage in substantial gainful activity” due to a […]
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