Social Security Disability
Exploring Impairment-Related Work Expenses
In the event you are significantly unable to provide for yourself due to a medical condition, the Social Security program offers two types of monthly benefits for financial support: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These two types of income, however, can be affected based on your need for impairment-related work…
Read MoreSupplemental Security Income Restoration Act
Many people have criticized the Social Security program for its archaic legislation and its failure to provide a substantial living for the elderly and disabled citizens of America. This year, Congress has decided to make the necessary reforms to the program by introducing the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act. The reforms introduced in this act…
Read MoreWhat Should I Look for in a Disability Lawyer?
Disability benefits provide a much needed lifeline for individuals and families whose serious medical conditions leave them unable to work. The approval process for these benefits, however, can be difficult. Hiring an experienced Maryland Social Security Disability attorney is a smart move, because your lawyer can help you avoid the pitfalls that cause so many…
Read MoreAlmost 110,000 People Died Waiting for Social Security Disability Appeals
Social Security provides millions of Americans who are unable to work due to disabilities the financial benefits they need. However, as a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals, the SSD application process for many potential recipients is nothing short of a bureaucratic nightmare. Individuals who apply for Social Security Disability benefits are…
Read MoreIs COVID-19 a Qualifying Impairment for SSDI?
The daily lives and routines of millions of Americans have been disrupted by COVID-19 and its continuing effects. Although the medical experts in our nation and around the world are continuing to gain knowledge and insight about the disease, we know for certain that the infection affects people differently in every age group and region.…
Read MoreCan You Collect SSDI for Back Pain?
For some, the infrequent twinge or pain in the back may be just a small annoyance, but for others who experience chronic back pain, they can find it extremely difficult to function normally on a daily basis. Often, these pains compel individuals to stay off their feet for hours at a time and make working…
Read MoreWhat Are Hidden Disabilities?
Individuals with “hidden disabilities” are often misunderstood and overlooked. When it comes to claiming and receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), specifically Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it can be difficult to get approved when compared to claimants who have much clearer and more noticeable physical or mental impairments. About 1 in 10…
Read MoreCan You Get Kicked Off of Social Security Disability?
In the majority of cases, claimants of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) will receive these benefits for many years, even decades. Any disruption of these benefits when they are desperately needed can be devastating, but there may be times when your benefits can be pulled, such as in the…
Read MorePeople With Disabilities Face Additional Challenges from the Coronavirus
About 25% of the U.S. population lives with a disability. Approximately six in 10 Americans have one or more chronic health issues that increase their vulnerability to the severe and even deadly symptoms of the coronavirus. Even in times when no pandemic is sweeping the world, persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions face obstacles…
Read MoreHelping Someone Else Apply for Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration manages disability programs that provide financial support on a monthly basis to help recipients cover living expenses, bills, and medical costs. These benefits help families and individuals when they cannot work to support themselves because of their illness or injury. Dependents are often also eligible to receive these benefits. The application…
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