How are SSD and SSDI different?
Navigating the maze that is the US system for entitlements and support can be disorienting enough on its own. However, understanding which set of benefits you are eligible for is an important step of the application process. If you suffer from a disability, you may...
What conditions may shorten the processing time for SSDI claims?
You may have heard that the approval process for Social Security Disability benefits is long and arduous. In some cases, though, you may be able to have the U.S. Social Security Administration fast-track its decision. Whether you may do so depends largely on the type...
How does SSA decide if my disability qualifies for benefits?
If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Florida, you may be wondering how SSA determines whether your ailment qualifies. There are two types of disability programs under the SSA — Social Security disability insurance and Supplemental...
What are the SSD qualifications for failure to thrive?
As past posts on this blog detailed, children can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Many people in Orlando may question why a child (who typically does not need to work to support themselves) would need to receive any type of financial benefit. What...
Can depression become a disability?
In the mental health world, depression is common. Mild depression may not seem debilitating. Many who suffer from depression live a full life. This may not be the case for those who suffer from severe depression, however. Mental health can qualify as a disability, one...
Compassionate Allowances speed up the SSD process
For those with disabilities, the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability program provides help. The SSDI provides benefits to you and your family. This help comes in the form of payments that can help with bills and other expenses. SSDI is for...
How does my work history determine my SSDI eligibility?
Your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits depends on the nature of your illness or injury and how it prevents you from working. The Social Security Administration reviews your work history to determine whether you could earn income by...
Can you qualify for SSD benefits due to joint pain?
It may not be totally unusual for you to wake up every morning in Orlando with a few aches and pains. It is when those pains persist throughout the day (and every day) that concern arises. Age does indeed bring with it some joint deterioration, yet if yours is severe...
What disabilities does SSDI cover?
When your disability or chronic medical condition makes it impossible for you to work, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may represent your saving grace in terms of providing you with an income. As FindLaw explains, however, you must not only apply for...
Can you work while collecting Social Security Disability?
Florida residents may continue to collect Social Security Disability Insurance even if they find a job. Kiplinger explains that the Social Security Administration oversees “Ticket to Work,” a program that allows people with disabilities the opportunity to work...