Why was your SSD claim denied?
If your current state of physical health interferes with your ability to work, you may need financial assistance. Finding out that the Social Security Administration denied your claim for SSD benefits can cause frustration and confusion. Knowing some of the common...
Understanding the Social Security disability program
If you have a disability that prevents you from holding a job and making an income, you may be wondering if there is any help available. If you have worked in the past for a job in which you paid into Social Security, you may be eligible for benefits from the Social...
The 4 levels of the SSDI appeals process
You may feel understandable frustration if you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance in Florida and the U.S. Social Security Administration sends a denial in response. However, before you give up, recognize that many people facing similar circumstances wind...
Did you get your benefit verification letter?
Have you applied for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits lately? If so, you should soon get a disability benefits verification letter in the mail. This letter serves as important legal evidence of your benefits and you should thus store it in a safe...
How does the government determine disability?
Suffering an unexpected injury can change all of your plans and leave you scrambling for solutions. Social security disability benefits can help alleviate some of the financial impacts of your situation while you adjust to your new normal. Understanding the way that...
Substantial gainful activity – An overview
Aside from the physical and emotional toll taken by disabling injuries or illnesses, those with incapacitating conditions may worry about financially supporting themselves and their families. Through the Social Security Administration, however, they may access Social...
Can you apply for benefits with a depressive disorder?
As studies into mental health continue to progress, we learn more and more about the relationship of mental health and work. Much like physical disabilities, mental disorders can easily impact a person's ability to maintain employment. In such situations, you are...
Can I get SSDI and SSI at the same time?
There are many different benefit programs that the Social Security Administration manages. One of the most difficult parts of navigating the benefit application process is knowing which programs you have eligibility for and which ones you do not. In certain...
How alcoholism or substance addictions may affect SSDI benefits
Individuals with an alcohol or substance addiction may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. An approval, however, may require documentation from a physician showing that a medical condition would exist regardless of the addiction. An individual may...
How to become a positive statistic: appealing an SSD denial
A denial letter from the Social Security Administration is not a reason for you to give up on Social Security Disability benefits. In fact, the SSA frequently denies the first submission. On average, only 21% of annual initial claims receive approvals. Appeals bring...