Mental illness is often overlooked because it is not as noticeable as other disabilities. However, while relatively unseen, your mental disorder may cause debilitating side effects that interfere with your ability to work. Social security disability benefits also...
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What income do I need to report for SSD?
The U.S. government does not intend for Social Security Disability benefits to pay everyone who suffers a disability. Instead, the primary purpose is to ensure a basic standard of living for people who can no longer work for an extended period of time because of...
Social Security disability benefits: Am I eligible?
Social Security can seem a bit daunting or difficult to understand, but its support of millions of Americans speaks for itself. Although the program existed in the background of your life until this point, you may now be facing a disability that brings new physical,...
Statistics on Social Security Disability
Whether you currently receive Social Security Disability or you are planning on applying for these benefits in the near future, review statistics on this critical program. According to the Social Security Administration, nearly 10 million people received Social...
Levels of SSDI appeal
Did you receive a denial when you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance? You have the right to file an appeal. However, you must do so within 60 days of getting a denial letter in the mail. These are the levels of appeal available for the SSDI program....
What does SSDI consider a severe impairment?
Individuals who have a disability may qualify for benefits with the Social Security Disability Insurance program. The Social Security Administration defines a severe impairment as any mental or physical issue or issues that prevent a person from conducting even the...
Answers to common SSDI questions
If you cannot work because of a physical or mental disability and have decided to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you probably have a lot of questions about how the process works. Working with others who have been through the process can help...
Who is at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune condition that causes pain, inflammation, stiffness and loss of mobility in the joints. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the many types of arthritis including RA represent the leading cause of disability in...
3 things you need to apply for Social Security disability online
When people discuss social security, they are usually referring to benefits for elderly retired individuals. However, there is also Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, which covers adults of any age who meet certain requirements. There is an online...
